Wattson Audio Emerson DIGITAL

The Wattson Audio Emerson DIGITAL is a compact network bridge designed to turn an existing DAC into a high-quality streaming DAC or improve the streaming performance of most DACs with digital inputs. Built around Wattson Audio’s focused engineering approach, Emerson DIGITAL delivers a clean, stable, bit-perfect network signal through dedicated AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs, making it an elegant streaming upgrade for serious hi-fi systems. Key Features Compact network bridge with digital output Designed to add high-quality streaming capability to an existing DAC Bit-perfect architecture from RJ45 input to AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs Dedicated output modulation optimized for each digital output format Built around a Texas Instruments Sitara processor Proprietary, updatable Wattson Audio software platform Internal ultra-low-jitter crystal oscillator Dual ultra-low-noise phase oscillators for 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz frequency families Ethernet RJ45 network input AES/EBU output on XLR S/PDIF output on RCA Supports PCM playback up to 24-bit / 192 kHz Supports UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, and Audirvāna Controlled via Wattson Music app for iOS or Wattson Remote app for Android Solid-billet aluminum casework Firmware updates via Ethernet Why We Love It The Emerson DIGITAL is a strong choice for customers who already own a DAC they like but want to add a serious streaming front end without replacing their digital chain. Its job is intentionally focused: receive the network stream, preserve data integrity, minimize jitter, and deliver a clean digital signal to the DAC. The result is a compact, purpose-built component that brings modern streaming convenience to high-end systems while respecting the sonic character of the downstream DAC. Technical Specifications General Type: Network bridge with digital output Color Options: Dark Grey Dimensions: 104 x 87 x 38 mm Weight: 0.40 kg Power Supply: External 5V DC, 18W, universal input PSU Barrel Jack: 5.5 x 2.1 mm, center positive Power Consumption: <0.5W standby, 2.5W nominal User Interface Remote Control: Wattson Music app on iOS / Wattson Remote app on Android Firmware Update: Via Ethernet connection Digital Inputs Input 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 UPnP/DLNA AirPlay TIDAL Connect Qobuz Connect Roon Ready Plays with 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, 110Ω, with isolation transformer S/PDIF: RCA, 500 mVpp, 75Ω, with isolation transformer