Wattson Audio Emerson DIGITAL Network Bridge
Digital Network Bridge
The Wattson Audio Emerson DIGITAL is a compact yet powerful network bridge that transforms any DAC into a high-performance streaming DAC or elevates the capabilities of existing streamers with unmatched precision. Built around Wattson’s proprietary streaming engine and Texas Instruments’ Sitara processor, it delivers bit-perfect signal integrity through dedicated AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs, supported by ultra-low-noise dual oscillators for minimal jitter and flawless timing.
Future-proof by design, its updatable software ensures seamless compatibility with evolving protocols and Hi-Res formats, while its solid-billet aluminum casework reflects Swiss craftsmanship and enduring quality. The Emerson DIGITAL embodies Wattson Audio’s philosophy of purposeful simplicity—removing all that is unnecessary to deliver pure, uncompromising musical performance.
Category: DAC
Country: Switzerland
Manufacturer: Wattson Audio
Digital Network Bridge
The Wattson Audio Emerson DIGITAL is a compact yet powerful network bridge that transforms any DAC into a high-performance streaming DAC or elevates the capabilities of existing streamers with unmatched precision. Built around Wattson’s proprietary streaming engine and Texas Instruments’ Sitara processor, it delivers bit-perfect signal integrity through dedicated AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs, supported by ultra-low-noise dual oscillators for minimal jitter and flawless timing.
Future-proof by design, its updatable software ensures seamless compatibility with evolving protocols and Hi-Res formats, while its solid-billet aluminum casework reflects Swiss craftsmanship and enduring quality. The Emerson DIGITAL embodies Wattson Audio’s philosophy of purposeful simplicity—removing all that is unnecessary to deliver pure, uncompromising musical performance.
Category: DAC
Country: Switzerland
Manufacturer: Wattson Audio
Digital Network Bridge
The Wattson Audio Emerson DIGITAL is a compact yet powerful network bridge that transforms any DAC into a high-performance streaming DAC or elevates the capabilities of existing streamers with unmatched precision. Built around Wattson’s proprietary streaming engine and Texas Instruments’ Sitara processor, it delivers bit-perfect signal integrity through dedicated AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs, supported by ultra-low-noise dual oscillators for minimal jitter and flawless timing.
Future-proof by design, its updatable software ensures seamless compatibility with evolving protocols and Hi-Res formats, while its solid-billet aluminum casework reflects Swiss craftsmanship and enduring quality. The Emerson DIGITAL embodies Wattson Audio’s philosophy of purposeful simplicity—removing all that is unnecessary to deliver pure, uncompromising musical performance.
Category: DAC
Country: Switzerland
Manufacturer: Wattson Audio
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Network input: 100Mbit/s Ethernet
Digital output: 1x S/PDIF on RCA connector and 1x AES/EBU on XLR connector
Streaming services brought by the Wattson Music app: TIDAL¹, Qobuz², airable radios
Network streaming resolution: PCM up to 24-bit 192 kHz
S/PDIF output: 75Ω, with isolation transformer
AES/EBU output: 110Ω, with isolation transformer
Very low noise power supply (< 1µV RMS 10Hz-100kHz)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 4,1 x 3,4 x 1,5in (104 x 87 x 38mm)
Weight: 0,82lb (371g)
Power supply: 5V DC, external, medical grade
Power consumption: 1,5W (idle), 2,5 W (playing
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Free Delivery within Mainland UK.
30-Day Money-back Guarantee
Returns Policy
Wattson Audio 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 optimised 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 minimise 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.
