Ferrum Audio ERCO Headphone DAC/AMP Gen 2

Ferrum Audio ERCO Gen2 DAC/Preamp With Headphone Amplifier

Overview

The Ferrum Audio ERCO Gen 2 Headphone DAC/Amp combines world-class digital conversion with powerful analogue amplification in one elegant desktop design. Built in Poland by Ferrum Audio, the ERCO Gen 2 reflects the brand’s pursuit of natural, accurate, and fatigue-free sound — refined through years of engineering expertise and acclaimed for its synergy with the Ferrum HYPSOS power supply and OOR headphone amplifier design concepts.

At its core lies a high-performance ESS Sabre PRO DAC paired with a fully balanced circuit design. This advanced digital engine supports PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD512, ensuring detailed, lifelike reproduction from any source. The ERCO Gen 2 headphone DAC/Amp delivers the precision and transparency expected of reference studio gear while maintaining the warmth and musical flow that make listening truly enjoyable.

Designed for both headphone and speaker applications, the ERCO Gen 2 includes balanced 4.4 mm Pentaconn and standard 6.35 mm headphone outputs, plus balanced XLR and RCA line outputs for powered speakers or amplifiers. With up to 6 watts of output power, it drives even the most demanding headphones effortlessly — from planar magnetic designs to high-impedance studio models.

Connectivity is comprehensive. The ERCO Gen 2 offers USB-C, optical, and coaxial S/PDIF inputs, along with an analog input for external sources. Full MQA decoding and rendering ensures seamless playback of high-resolution streaming content. Every stage of the circuit has been optimised to maintain signal integrity, providing low noise, low distortion, and exceptional channel separation across all inputs.

The sonic performance of the Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 headphone DAC/Amp is open, neutral, and revealing. It presents a balanced tonal character with excellent dynamics and precise timing. Instruments sound uncoloured and lifelike, while vocals remain natural within a deep, stable soundstage. Its transparency makes it ideal for critical monitoring, mixing, and mastering, while its musical ease ensures fatigue-free listening for hours on end.

True to Ferrum’s design philosophy, the ERCO Gen 2 is compact, minimalist, and beautifully built. Its robust chassis and intuitive front panel make it equally at home in professional studios and high-end home audio systems. When paired with the Ferrum HYPSOS hybrid power supply, the ERCO Gen 2’s performance reaches new heights, offering greater dynamic headroom, improved bass control, and enhanced spatial depth.

Whether you’re upgrading your desktop setup or creating a reference-grade audio chain, the Ferrum Audio ERCO Gen 2 Headphone DAC/Amp offers a rare combination of precision and emotion. It transforms your computer or source into a high-fidelity listening system capable of true studio-grade performance. With transparent conversion, powerful amplification, and unmistakable Ferrum craftsmanship, it stands among the most capable headphone DAC/Amps in its class — a refined instrument for those who demand nothing less than the truth in sound.

Key Features

• Upgrades made to the ERCO Gen 2 DAC chip pushes performance levels much closer to the WANDLA flagship model. 

• Suited for high end personal audio with both balanced and unbalanced headphone jacks and XLR / RCA outputs for powered speakers. 

• Ultra-wideband ICs are finely tuned for best possible analog audio quality.

• The Erco's internal signal path is truly balanced by design.

• Industry leading technology matched with proprietary technology are optimised for audio with all of the ERCO's digital ports and MQA decoding.

• The ERCO GEN 2 is a combination of flagship Ferrum technology with in-house developed high grade Digital to Analog conversion.

• With the balanced design and enhanced tonal transparency, the Erco's sound signature isn't fatiguing and very enjoyable to listen too.

• With the "Ferrum Power Link", the ERCO can be made to excel even further when used with the HYPSOS power supply.

Technical Stuff 

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