Wattson Audio Emerson ANALOG

The Wattson Audio Emerson ANALOG is a compact network bridge with analog output, designed to add high-quality streaming capability directly to an existing preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or amplifier with line-level input. Combining Wattson Audio’s proprietary streaming platform, DAC stage, lossless digital volume control, and analog output in a single minimalist component, Emerson ANALOG provides a clean, simple path from network audio to music playback without unnecessary boxes, cables, or complexity. Key Features Compact network bridge with analog output Designed to connect network streaming directly to a preamp, integrated amplifier, or amplifier line input Single-box solution with streaming platform, DAC stage, and analog output Proprietary Wattson Audio streaming engine Texas Instruments Sitara processor Updatable Wattson Audio software platform Bit-perfect digital data path Dual ultra-low-noise oscillators for 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sample-rate families PCM playback up to 24-bit / 384 kHz DSD playback up to 2.8224 MHz / 64x Cyrus/Wolfson WM8742 DAC Proprietary lossless digital volume control Single-ended RCA analog outputs 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 Firmware updates via Ethernet Precision-milled aluminum casework Dark Grey finish Why We Love It The Emerson ANALOG is a strong option for customers who want a simple, refined streaming source without building a multi-box digital front end. It brings network streaming, digital conversion, and analog output together in one compact component, making it easy to add modern streaming functionality to a traditional hi-fi system. Its bit-perfect data path, low-jitter clocking, and clean RCA output make it especially appealing for systems where simplicity, musicality, and space efficiency matter. Technical Specifications General Type: Network bridge with analog 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 384 kHz, DSD up to 2.8224 MHz / 64x Bit Depth: PCM up to 24-bit, DSD 1-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 Processing and D/A Conversion Digital Volume Control: Proprietary, -80.0 dB to 0 dB in 0.5 dB steps Conversion Type: Multi-bit Sigma-Delta, chip-based Clocking: Internal ultra-low-jitter crystal oscillator Analog Outputs Output Type: Single-ended RCA Output Level: 2.0V RMS Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: <0.001% full scale Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >120 dB, A-weighted