Reviews and tests
We could talk for hours about the motivation we put into designing our products, the technical challenges we face or the quality level we set ourselves to make these products unique and so special to us.
Ultimately, the verdict comes from the press, from music lovers and from the users who make our products their own.
So we feel it is important to share what this community has to say about our products, with a selection of articles and videos.
Deux petits appareils à connaître
on Tendances Electroniques et Design - Canada (french)
September 2022
Pour ces deux produits, le fabricant Wattson a préféré mettre l’argent là où ça compte, c’est-à-dire sur la fiabilité, la facilité d’utilisation, la qualité de fabrication et surtout sur la précision des horloges de synchronisation.
Madison review by Srajan Ebaen
on 6 moons - Ireland (english)
July 2022
The Madison is a form of Zen reductionism to attain high-class simplicity. Good thing then that Madison is here now, destined to be around and quite the charmer to boot!
Madison review
on audiophilefr.com - France (french)
June 2022
Rigorous in the processing of digital streams, the Madison emphasises above all the emotional side. With its analogy to the world of the vinyl record, the Madison is thus becoming a key player in the world of dematerialised music.
Madison, a focused enjoyment
on Stereopluss - Norway (norwegian)
April 2022
Here it is like being on an old summer pasture, all by yourself, watching the mountain peaks at sunset. It is intriguing how emotional it can get when the sound quality is as good as it is here...
Madison network streamer test
on audio & video online - Hungary (hungarian)
April 2022
The Madison delivers a true high end sound that brings a fundamental change in the listening to music and credibility to the instruments in the space, be it a triangulum, a guitar or a drum.
Emerson DIGITAL, sensationally small
on Stereopluss - Norway (norwegian)
February 2022
It is evident after only a few minutes of listening that the manufacturer has a good understanding of the digital signal flow through the unit, resulting not only in a good and engaging musical experience, but also a superb high-resolution graphic with excellent focus on particular voices and instruments at the front of the soundstage.
Emerson ANALOG, it doesn't get any simpler
on Stereopluss - Norway (norwegian)
February 2022
The music is played in an open and delicate way, it's almost a bit silky in sound character, but still with impressive detail, nice dynamics and a rhythmic presence that's actually quite impressive.
Small, black, pure
on fairaudio - Germany (german)
December 2021
The Emerson, with its front-facing spatiality and great plasticity, puts the listener right in the middle of the action.
Best Buy 2021
on HiFi Review - Hong Kong (chinese)
October 2021
Best value streaming music player of 2021!
Bench test of the Emerson ANALOG
on Diapason - France (french)
October 2021
A beautiful and musical simplicity.
Emerson ANALOG Network Music Player test
on audio & video online - Hungary (hungarian)
October 2021
A subtle, detailed "analog" sound that can be listened to endlessly.
The bridge
on Hi-Fi Choice - United Kingdom (english)
August 2021
Simplicity done well. In action the Emerson is an unqualified triumph!
The quest for the holy grail lies with streamers
on Audio Cinema em Casa - Portugal (portuguese)
June 2021
At this price, with this stability in operation and ease of set up and, above all, with this audiophile quality, the Emerson is a proposal to be taken very seriously.
Emerson DIGITAL + ANALOG review by FeverSound
on feverSound.com - Hong Kong (chinese)
April 2021
The sound quality of both Emerson is elegant and noble, many details and emotion, plus a strong sense of imaging: the entire concert hall is present in front of you.
Surprising Swiss brand Wattson Audio and its Emerson network streaming player
on HiFi Review - Hong Kong (chinese)
March 2021
The Emerson DIGITAL let you enjoy audio streaming on-the-fly while retaining the original sound signature of your music system.
Emerson DIGITAL review by Hans Beekhuyzen
on The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel - The Netherlands (english)
March 2021
Like the Emerson ANALOG, the Emerson DIGITAL is the easiest network bridge to work with. No settings, no control, it just connects.
Emerson ANALOG review by Hans Beekhuyzen
on The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel - The Netherlands (english)
March 2021
Ease of use and audio quality go hand in hand with this network renderer. The Emerson Analog is well engineered, for the sound quality is very balanced over all specs. Judging by the sound it is done very well.
An affordable Swiss streaming DAC for everyone
on Audio Art - Taïwan (chinese)
February 2021
If you want an affordable audio streamer with the simplest functions that bets all the cost on sound performance, the Emerson ANALOG is probably the only choice on the market.
Letter from Hong Kong by Eric Lo
on Doctorjohn Cheaptubeaudio blog - Hong Kong (english)
February 2021
This little gem is a very small revelation and I'm definitely enjoying it tremendously. It has become indispensable to me and it has blended perfectly into my system. It's without a doubt a keeper.
Bench test Emerson ANALOG
on audiophilefr.com - France (french)
October 2020
Highly efficient in the processing of digital streams, it offers a rich, analogue-sounding and very natural musical reproduction. The sound stage shows a real depth. Emerson Analog is truly suited to thrill a music-sensitive audience.