Ferrum BROEN Network Streaming Transport

A compact network transport with Volumio streaming, SERCE DDC architecture, galvanically isolated digital outputs, and Ferrum system integration

The Ferrum BROEN is a network streaming transport built to keep the digital signal clean from the first network connection to the final digital output. Ferrum starts with the same kind of ground-up thinking that shaped HYPSOS, focusing on the integrity of the zeros and ones before they ever reach your DAC.

At the center of BROEN is Ferrum’s SERCE digital-to-digital convertor heart, designed to keep the input and output domains separated while providing FPGA-based reclocking and galvanically isolated audio outputs. It supports a wide range of digital outputs, including AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF, optical S/PDIF, I2S over HDMI, and dedicated USB DAC outputs on Type-A and Type-C.

BROEN is Powered by Volumio, giving it access to a broad streaming ecosystem with Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay, UPnP/DLNA, web radio, CD playback and ripping, multi-room playback, and playback from USB storage, NAS, or an internal user-supplied M.2 NVMe SSD.

Network connectivity is equally flexible. BROEN includes dual-band Wi-Fi as standard, with optional RJ45 Ethernet or optical network connection through its SFP socket. For systems where noise control matters, the SFP option allows BROEN to connect to a compatible optical network setup and reduce the noise that can arrive from the outside world.

BROEN is also designed as part of the Ferrum ecosystem. With Ferrum Streaming Control Technology, it can integrate with WANDLA so artist and title information appear on WANDLA’s screen, with control available from WANDLA’s touchscreen or remote. BROEN can also be upgraded with HYPSOS using Ferrum Power Link for a higher-performance power-supply path.

Features

• Powered by Volumio for broad streaming and playback support
• SERCE DDC output stage with FPGA-based reclocking
• Galvanically isolated audio outputs
• Ultra-low jitter clocks for synchronous digital outputs
• Wi-Fi standard, with optional RJ45 Ethernet or optical SFP networking
• Internal M.2 NVMe SSD slot for user-supplied music storage
• Ferrum Streaming Control Technology support for WANDLA integration
• Upgradeable with HYPSOS using Ferrum Power Link
• OTA firmware updates and plugin-capable platform

Specifications

Product Type: Network streaming transport

Streaming Platform: Powered by Volumio

Streaming Services: Spotify, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Qobuz Connect

Additional Playback: AirPlay, UPnP/DLNA renderer, web radio, CD playback and ripping, Bluetooth A2DP, Sonos and Chromecast streaming

Supported Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, APE, WAV, DSD

Storage Playback: USB drives, internal M.2 NVMe SSD, NAS via DLNA

Control: iOS/Android app, web browser, basic front-panel control

Network Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4/5G, SFP socket for optional RJ45 ethernet or fiber optic modules

Digital Audio Outputs: Coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU, optical S/PDIF, I2S over HDMI, USB DAC Type-A, USB DAC Type-C

USB: 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C for media drives and service

Internal Storage Slot: M.2 NVMe SSD, 80 or 110 mm, drive not included

Video Output: HDMI for screen display and system interface

System Integration: Ferrum Streaming Control Technology, trigger in/out, OTA firmware updates

Dimensions (WHD): 8.6" x 2" x 8.1" (21.7 x 5 x 20.6 cm)

Weight: 4.19 lb. (1.9 kg)