Emerson DIGITAL
The Wattson Audio Emerson DIGITAL is a high-end network bridge that transforms any DAC into a streaming device or enhances existing ones. It delivers a pristine digital audio signal from network sources to your DAC, minimizing jitter for exceptional sonic purity. Featuring a proprietary streaming engine and updatable software, it ensures future-proof adaptability and Hi-Res file support. Its compact, robust design, crafted from solid billet aluminum, reflects meticulous engineering and a commitment to quality, offering a smooth user experience and bit-perfect signal integrity.
$1750.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 511
#270 in Stereo Music Streaming Devices
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Outputs
AES/EBU, S/PDIF
/ AES/EBU, S/PDIF
Who it's for
- Exceptional Digital Transport
- Comprehensive Streaming Support
- Compact Swiss Engineering
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Tag
- Digital Output Only
- Basic Control Application
Key Specs
Outputs
AES/EBU, S/PDIF
Input
RJ45 Network
Enclosure Material
Milled from solid billet aluminum
Digital Volume Control
LEEDH lossless
Clocking
Dual ultra-low-noise oscillators
Jitter Reduction
Yes
Firmware
Updatable
Signal Path
Bit-perfect from RJ45 input to digital outputs
Features
- Transforms any DAC into a streaming DAC
- Enhances existing streaming DAC performance
- Delivers a pristine network audio signal
- Future-proof with updatable software
- Supports Hi-Res file formats natively
- Provides a smooth user experience
- Maintains a bit-perfect signal path
- Compact and discrete aluminum design
What customers say
The Emerson DIGITAL by Wattson Audio earns high praise for its sonic purity and elegant design. Audiophiles consistently highlight its ability to deliver a clean, detailed, and musically engaging signal to an external DAC, noting superior clarity and timing. Its compact footprint allows seamless integration into any audio setup. Reliability and effortless integration with platforms like Roon are also key operational strengths, ensuring a hassle-free streaming experience. While performance justifies the cost for dedicated enthusiasts, the premium price and sparse feature set present a high barrier to entry for some consumers seeking broader functionality.
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