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