Emerson Digital Streaming Interface

Its AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs allow a connection to any system equipped with digital audio input.

The Emerson DIGITAL model becomes the ideal companion to a High-End digital-to-analog converter that does not have a network connection.


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Description

Technology, precision and quality

The original format of the digital Hi-Res music tracks provided by streaming services must be maintained.

With this in mind, we perform no alterations or conversions in order to fully respect data integrity. The streamed music is fully “bit-perfect” all the way through.

We have added extremely precise clocks which ensure perfect timing of data flow, “jitter-free”  from the network playback through to the output signals.

An effective line

With a radical and compact design, carved from massive aluminum, protected by powder coating, both models of the Emerson range remain discreet wherever you install them.

The Emerson in action

The Emerson DIGITAL can be integrated into a multitude of different configurations.

Read the testimonials of Wattson Audio community members who have chosen to add the Emerson in their setup.

Specification

Key features

  • Proprietary streaming solution by engineered SA

  • Lossless LEEDH Processing volume control

  • Innovative and highly performing clock circuit and synchronization system 

  • Ultra-low phase noise oscillators, < -135dBc/SQ(Hz) at 100Hz and < 50fs RMS jitter

Connectivity 

  • Network input: Ethernet 100 Mbit/s

  • Outputs: 1x S/PDIF on RCA connector and 1x AES/EBU on XLR connector

Restitution

  • Supported compression formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA

  • PCM up to 24-bit 192kHz

  • Control protocols: UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay compatibility, Roon Ready

  • Streaming services brought by the Wattson Music app:TIDAL¹, Qobuz²airable radios

Performances

  • S/PDIF output: 75 ohms, with isolation transformer

  • AES/EBU output: 110 ohms, with isolation transformer

  • Very low noise power supply (< 1µV RMS 10Hz-100kHz)

Mechanical and electrical characteristics 

  • 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), 2,5W (playing)

Packaging

  • FSC cardboard 1,64oz/sq ft (500g/m²)

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