Ferrum Audio BROEN Music Streamer

Ferrum's latest product arriving soon in Feb/March 2026! 
 
Announcing the BROEN, a music streamer with the same footprint as Ferrum's other products for a seamless clean look minimizing clutter and maximing sound! 
 
Pricing TBA, more details will be updated as they become available. In the meantime, see specs below for more exciting details!
 
Streaming and playback
 
• Powered by Volumio – full streaming ecosystem
• Control via iOS/Android app, any web browser (full control) or front-panel buttons (basic playback control)
• Supported formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, ALAC, FLAC,APE, WAV, DSD
• Streaming services: Spotify & Spotify Connect, TIDAL & TIDAL Connect, Qobuz & Qobuz Connect
• AirPlay via Shairport Sync
• UPnP/DLNA renderer
• Integrated web radio directories
• CD playback and ripping
• Bluetooth A2DP playback
• Streaming to Sonos and Chromecast
• Playback from USB drives, internal M.2 NVMe SSD, or NAS (DLNA)
• Multi-room playback (up to 6 synchronized zones)
• AI-powered SuperSearch & Infinity Playback
• Album & artist stories, extended metadata
• Multi-language support (29 languages)
• Alarm and sleep function
 
Connectivity (General/Setup)
 
• SFP socket for optional RJ45 ethernet or fiber optic modules (not included)
• Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5G)
• Hotspot mode for easy first-time setup
• 2× USB 3.0 (Type-A & Type-C) for media drives and service
• Internal M.2 NVMe SSD slot (user-supplied, 80 or 110 mm; drive not included)
• HDMI video output for screen display and system interface
 
Connectivity (Audio)
 
• S/PDIF (Coaxial)
• AES/EBU
• S/PDIF (Optical)
• I2S (HDMI, configurable pinout)
• 2× dedicated USB DAC outputs (Type-A & Type-C)
 
Integration & Compatibility
• Ferrum Streaming Control Technology™ support
• Trigger in/out
• Perfect synergy with Ferrum DACs (WANDLA, ERCO)
• Broad compatibility with third-party DACs
• OTA firmware update capability
 
Design & Performance
 
• Based on Volumio for input/streaming domain
• SERCE DDC module as output stage – tuned specifically for digital-to-digital converting (DDC) operation with FPGA-based reclocking
• Ultra-low jitter audio clocks on synchronous outputs (Coaxial, Optical, AES, I2S)
• Clear separation of domains:
– Input domain (streaming & control)
– Output domain: synchronous outputs via SERCE DDC or USB DAC output
• All audio outputs placed behind a galvanic isolation barrier (covers synchronous outputs and USB DAC outputs)
• Clean power supply with dedicated VBUS for USB DAC
 
General
• Dimensions: 21.7 x 20.6 x 5 cm / 8.6″ x 8.1″ x 2.0″ (WxDxH)
• Weight: 1.90 kg / 4.19 lb