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Wattson Audio Emerson Digital
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Description
Emerson Digital
Compact Elegance, Benchmark Engineering
Emerson DIGITAL is Wattson's unique network bridge solution. It turns any DAC into a streaming DAC or improves the streaming performance of most streaming DACs. Wattson Audio's engineering philosophy: a relentless focus on essentials, including only what enhances performance and usability. This is high-end engineering distilled to its purest form. Delivering a pristine network signal to a DAC is a task rife with challenges, demanding precision to avoid countless potential errors. The Emerson DIGITAL tackles these complexities with innovative solutions that stand among the finest network bridges in the industry.

Every detail of the Emerson DIGITAL network bridge—from its carefully chosen components and advanced circuit topology to its solid billet casework and proprietary software—reflects our deep expertise and commitment to quality, honed through providing streaming solutions for some of the most respected brands in the industry. Its core is built around the Sitara processor from Texas Instruments and powered by our updatable software—technology found in some of the market’s most prestigious digital products.
Pure Musicality, Future-Proof Precision
Wattson Audio's dedication to updatability ensures that the Emerson DIGITAL remains future-proof, effortlessly adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of network communication protocols. It delivers excellent audio data integrity, dependable transmission, and native Hi-Res file support while providing a smooth and intuitive user experience.
The Emerson DIGITAL is a "bit-perfect" device designed to maintain signal integrity from its RJ45 input to its AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs. Each output employs a dedicated modulator and is optimized for its specific format. Its circuitry revolves around a bespoke internal clock powered by two ultra-low-noise phase oscillators: one for base frequencies of 44.1kHz and multiples and the other for 48kHz and multiples. These oscillators are activated individually to minimize noise and jitter, while their clock signals are carefully distributed to reduce jitter throughout the digital signal path.
The Emerson DIGITAL's is a versatile partner for any DAC or digital component, whether to add streaming capability or elevate existing performance. Delivering an elevated musical performance at an accessible price requires a resolute dedication to precision and purpose. It demands a sharp focus on what truly serves the music, choosing only the features that matter and implementing them with care and expertise. This is Wattson Audio's design philosophy: achieving the highest performance by doing everything with intention and nothing without meaning.
Swiss Ingenuity Behind Every Wattson Audio Model
Wattson Audio's build quality is a testament to our philosophy of combining precision engineering with timeless design. Meticulously engineered, using premium components, every detail is crafted for durability and peak performance.
The Emerson DIGITAL network bridge utilizes solid-billet aluminum casework, precisely machined to enhance structural integrity and acoustic isolation. Though costly, this approach ensures enduring performance and inspires confidence and pride in ownership.
The Perfect Harmony of Control, Simplicity, and Pure Sound
Wattson Music is your trusted partner in every musical journey, providing seamless access to your library and favorite streaming services. The app also affords precise control over advanced device settings. Designed with simplicity and precision, the Wattson Music app for iOS and Wattson Remote for Android are the conduits to the music you love. Intuitive and effortless, these apps ensure an immersive experience, offering both easy navigation of your library, streaming services, and complete command of your Wattson Audio device.


Music Streaming, Effortlessly Unlocked

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Compact, Purposeful, Complete
The Emerson DIGITAL distills Wattson’s streaming know-how into a compact network bridge built around signal integrity, clocking precision, and long-term usability. Its bit-perfect architecture, dedicated output modulation, dual ultra-low-noise oscillators for the 44.1kHz and 48kHz families, and updatable software platform are all directed toward one outcome: delivering a clean, stable digital signal to the DAC that follows. In that sense, the Emerson DIGITAL is an intentionally simple and focused component designed to add serious streaming capability while serving musical character of the system it serves.
The Emerson Digital User Manual
Each Wattson Audio product is independently tested under the IECEE CB Certification, confirming compliance with internationally recognized electrical-safety standards and the national requirements of major markets worldwide. Including the certificates makes Wattson’s engineering accountability visible: performance is supported by documented testing, regulatory rigor, and readiness for global distribution.
Tech Specs
| General | |
| Type | Network bridge with digital output |
| Color Options | Dark grey |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 104 × 87 × 38 mm |
| Weight | 0.40 kg |
| Power Supply | External 5 V DC, 18 W, universal input |
| PSU Barrel Jack | 5.5 × 2.1 mm, center positive |
| Power Consumption | < 0.5 W standby, 2.5 W nominal |
| User Interface | |
| Remote Control | Wattson Music app on iOS / Wattson Remote app on Android |
| Firmware Update | Via Ethernet connection |
| Digital Inputs | |
| Type | Ethernet RJ45 |
| Sampling Rate | PCM up to 192 kHz |
| Bit Depth | PCM up to 24-bit |
| Streaming File Formats | |
| PCM | WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA |
| Streaming Services | |
| Supported Services | UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Audirvāna |
| Conversion Type | |
| Encoding | Simultaneous S/PDIF and AES3 encoding, FPGA-based |
| Clocking | Internal ultra-low-jitter crystal oscillator |
| Digital Outputs | |
| AES/EBU | XLR, 2.8 Vpp, 110 Ω, with isolation transformer |
| S/PDIF | RCA, 500 mVpp, 75 Ω, with isolation transformer |
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