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  • Page 1 WAND L A by Ferrum D/A Converter Products Family User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 WA N D L A by Ferrum D/A Converter Products Family User’s Manual user’s manual WANDLA by Ferrum...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    13. FIRMWARE UPDATE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 14. WANDLA GOLDENSOUND EDITION CONVERTING PLUGIN � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23 14�1 Overview �...
  • Page 4 Think of WANDLA like a Formula 1 racing car� Like the F1 constructors' team building the best racing car, Ferrum created the best engine for The Converter� We transformed our ARM chip, making it capable of doing the work of five chips, and took the ESS Sabre DAC chip to the next level with our new current to voltage converter�...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Info

    Keep the WANDLA away from radiators, kettles, heat registers, stoves, or any other appliance that produces heat� Connect the WANDLA only to a power source that meets its requirements (voltage and amps)� We recommend using Ferrum power supplies� The safest and only method of isolating the device from the power supply is to disconnect the DC plug� Ensure that the DC plug remains accessible at all times�...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    — power cord — remote — quick guide — TRS 6�35 mm to TRRRS 4�4 mm adapter (WANDLA HP only) 3� DEVICE FEATURES — Ultra-low THD analog section with very well tuned I/V converter for ES9038PRO — Hybrid internal power supply (low noise, ultra fast, etc�); power rails are separated i�e� channels are separated —...

  • Page 7: Wandla Overview

    4�1 Front Panel A� Ferrum logo B� touchscreen C� IR receiver and ambient light sensor D� volume knob E� 4�4 mm TRRRS output jack WANDLA and WANDLA GoldenSound Edition front panel WANDLA HP front panel Figure 1 user’s manual WANDLA by Ferrum...

  • Page 8: 4�2 Back Panel

    H� ARC input I� I2S input J� trigger input/output (3�5 mm TRRS jack) K� Ferrum Power Link DC input (can be used with HYPSOS) L� 5�5/2�5 mm DC power input (can be used with other PSUs) WANDLA rear panel Figure 2 user’s manual...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Wandla

    5� CONNECTING THE WANDLA Note: Please connect all signal cables before connecting DC cable/switching on the WANDLA� WANDLA and WANDLA GoldenSound Edition front panel W A N D L A COAX IN ARC IN I2S IN USB IN ANLG OUT...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    A� Input button When the Input button is touched, a list of all inputs available in WANDLA will appear� Swipe left and right to scroll through the list and activate the desired input with a tap� To go back to the main screen use the Back button�...

  • Page 11: 7�2 Buttons

    D� Mute When activated it will mute all outputs� On the WANDLA HP, the speaker icon will change to a headphone icon when you plug headphones or an adapter into the 4�4 mm connector on the front panel�...
  • Page 12 Plugin (purchased separately) license can be disabled using button to deactivate GSE features and return WANDLA to the non GSE state� This unlocks, for example, the ability to fully decode and render MQA files� After disabling the license, you can enable it again at the same place�...
  • Page 13 It is best to reduce the input signal at the source to a minimum before the Bypass function is activated� Note: Ferrum refuses every liability for damage to equipment due to using Bypass function� 7�3�3�4 Theater Bypass Bypasses volume regulator for analog input only to use it with AVR source and its volume control�...
  • Page 14 Here you can trim or gain signal (+/-12 dB) of analog input� It is realized on analog volume regulator� 7�3�3�8 DAC Out Standard It sets signal level of main output at the back of WANDLA to follow one of standards: WANDLA / WANDLA HP...
  • Page 15 Available input types in order of display: I2S / COAX / OPTO / AES / ARC Sets the input into a safe mode, which makes WANDLA more tolerant to high-jittered signals in cost of slightly less reduction of the jitter� Enabling Safe Mode may help if you experience source compatibility issues such as dropouts or noise during playback�...
  • Page 16 ● Working - after power-up WANDLA starts working 7�3�6�3 Auto Off Here you can set the time after which WANDLA will automatically turn off� For the device to turn off by itself after the set time, two conditions must be met: ●...
  • Page 17 It can be disabled, enabled or enabled only when signal is detected on USB input� It doesn't influence CEC wake-up i�e� when you turn on TV it may turn on WANDLA independently of this setting�...

  • Page 18: I2S Input

    8� I2S INPUT If you want to use an I2S connection, make sure the I2S pinout of the WANDLA matches the source� Mismatched I2S pinouts can cause static/noise at the output� Excessive noise at the output can cause damage to speakers/ headphone drivers�...

  • Page 19: Headphone Adapter

    You can find more info about MQA on this website: https://mqalabs�com Note: For proper MQA decoding make sure your source can provide a bit perfect signal to the WANDLA� All digital inputs will accept MQA signal� MQA and the Sound Wave Device are registered trade marks of MQA Limited © 2016 10�...

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    12�1 Driver and Application Installation macOS WANDLA will work driverless in macOS� Set WANDLA as a main audio output device in audio settings in macOS� Linux WANDLA will work driverless in Linux� Set WANDLA as a main audio output device in audio settings in Linux�...

  • Page 21: 12�2 Control Panel

    Ferrum USB Audio Control Panel will allow you to change some settings and get information about the device� 12�2�1 STATUS Status of the device is shown in this tab� If it is detected you will see WANDLA name and motherboard serial number� Also current sample rate selection is displayed�...

  • Page 22: Firmware Update

    Note: For macOS, there is no need to install the ASIO driver� WANDLA works driverless on macOS� You can download the ASIO driver from our website: https://ferrum�audio/support/ The Ferrum Control app is available in the Microsoft Store and in the App Store - a direct link is also available on our site: https://ferrum�audio/support/ 1�...
  • Page 23 5� The Ferrum Control application will inform you when the firmware update process is complete� Click on the "Close" button to close the update window� Figure 11 6� After the update WANDLA will restart in mode set by Power-Up Mode setting�...

  • Page 24: Wandla Goldensound Edition Converting Plugin

    2� Connect WANDLA to USB port of your computer, connect Power Supply to WANDLA� 3� Open Ferrum Control (Fig�12)� A� Select WANDLA� B� Check Firmware� Ensure WANDLA’s firmware is version 1�5�0 or later� You can update it at this point by clicking “Update now” and following the procedure� C� Click button to see more options�...
  • Page 25 5� In the field "Enter license key" (Fig�14), paste or put the license key and click for accept (Fig�15) Figure 14 Figure 15 6� The license should be validated, and you’ll be asked to install the plugin into device (Fig� 16)� user’s manual WANDLA by Ferrum...
  • Page 26 7� Click for accept and wait for the installation to complete, including a device restart (Fig�17)� Figure 17 8� The plugin should be successfully installed, and you can enjoy the new features on your WANDLA now (Fig�18)� Figure 18 user’s manual...
  • Page 27 2� The license key can be used only with one WANDLA� 3� Installation and uninstallation require an internet connection to process license activation and deactivation� 4� To manage plugins, the minimum firmware version is 1�5�0, and the minimum Ferrum Control version is 1�2�0� user’s manual...

  • Page 28: Technical Specification

    ♦ ARC (up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit), TV input with CEC ♦ I2S (up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit, DSD 512, DoP 256), PS Audio® compatible ● MQA decoder and renderer on all digital inputs - not available in WANDLA GoldenSound Edition ● Analog inputs: RCA ●...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    In case of need to send the WANDLA for service please pack the product very carefully, preferable in the original packing, to be sure no damage can be done during shipment�...

  • Page 30: Households)

    To properly dispose harmful substances and recycle the product, the user is obliged to return it at the point of collection of electrical and electronic equipment waste� For more information please contact your local authorities, waste disposal units or retailer� user’s manual WANDLA by Ferrum...

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