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Support and Assistance We strive to deliver robust products, conceived to be easy to use. ​ Nonetheless, even in a perfect world, we recognize that questions might arise concerning one of our products... ​ As needed, our Support and Assistance section allows you to consult our products’ documentation at all times, to find out answers for particular situations which you might be confronted with, or to download the latest version of the internal firmware. Madison Installation guide Documentation to get started with the Madison FAQ A compilation of the most frequently asked questions about the Madison Internal softwares The latest version of the firmware embedded in the Madison Emerson Installation guide Documentation to get started with the Emerson FAQ A compilation of the most frequently asked questions about the Emerson Internal softwares The latest version of the firmware embedded in the Emerson Wattson Music User guide The basics about how to use the Wattson Music app Wattson Remote User guide The basics about how to use the Wattson Remote app FAQ A compilation of the frequently asked questions regarding the app ... still have questions? Are you looking for more information or do you have another question for us? Do not hesitate to let us know by sending us a message . Contact us

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. Filter by product Emerson ANALOG Emerson DIGITAL Madison Madison LE Review Wattson Madison Streaming DAC on Twittering Machine - USA (english) August 2024 Madison Learn more... Download PDF [...] the Wattson Madison is better than good. Its combined strengths of musically illuminating clarity and refinement invited me into whatever worlds the music presented. Prova del Wattson Audio Madison on SUONO - Italy (italian) June 2024 Madison Learn more... Download PDF Here is a product with very small dimensions, a sober appearance and almost no audiophile mannerisms. A new trend in the world of Hi-Fi, because there is a lot going on under the dress... Wattson Audio Madison « Lounge Edition » on audiophilefr.com - France (french) May 2024 Madison LE Learn more... Download PDF The Madison LE goes even further than the "Classic" version. It really does have all the virtues to reach new heights in all objective and subjective parameters. The manufacturer has fine-tuned its product in such a way as to forget about the audio system and focus solely on the music. Wattson Emerson ANALOG Streaming DAC on Twittering Machine - USA (english) November 2023 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF [...] the main thing I want to tell you about the Wattson Emerson ANALOG is that it makes digital music sound inviting, rich, and resolving in a manner that serves the music not the digits. Wattson Madison on Diapason - France (french) November 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF The free, relaxed, vibrant, analogue side of the reproduction prevails without losing any of its acuity, linearity or tonal richness. In short, Swiss perfection! Wattson Madison SuperAV on SuperAV Magazine - China (chinese) August 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF The Madison brings out the best of music. It excels both as a headphone amplifier and as a pre-amplifier DAC Test Wattson Madison on ON-mag.fr - France (french) July 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF When you listen to it, the sound reproduction of the Madison is immediately very natural. There is none of the tightness that audiophiles complain about in some digital audio sources. The music flows with ease and serenity. The finesse of Swiss watchmaking for your music on Tendances Electroniques et Design - Canada (english) June 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF The Wattson Audio team is to be congratulated for their superb product line. The Madison complements it by offering a higher-end sound with the resolution and clarity of a much more expensive network player. It is impeccably built, easy to use and works perfectly. Madison - I love the High-End taste of Switzerland on Audio Art - Taïwan (chinese) May 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF The Madison's piano notes are refreshing, without weighing down the timbres too much. The timbre matches the playing technique. In addition, the details of the piano parts are fine and detailed, as if each segment of the sound heard had been finely polished. This feeling of being particularly delicate and fluid is also accompanied by a transparency wrapped in a sense of space. Perhaps this is what audio enthusiasts call the "Swiss premium taste". Elementary my dear... on Hi-Fi Choice - United Kingdom (english) February 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF There’s more than a hint of iron fist in velvet glove at work beneath its dappled grey aluminium casework and it’s rewarding with all types of music. [...] The beautifully designed and built Madison is much closer to an end-game streaming proposition with a stunning on-board DAC section that delivers consistently top-drawer sonics Test of the network player Emerson ANALOG on Hi-Fi Class - Poland (polish) February 2023 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF When listening to music with the Emerson ANALOG, one forgets about file formats and resolutions, or even the fact that the music is played from them. All that matters is the music, presented in a very analogue, smooth and coherent form, encouraging hours of listening to well-known discs, but also discovering new ones thanks to streaming services. A pure beauty on avguide.ch - Switzerland (german) February 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF The Madison from the Swiss manufacturer Wattson Audio focuses entirely on the essentials and convinces with its very high sound quality, both for Hi-Res music reproduction and for standard CD resolution. The price for a device developed and manufactured entirely in Switzerland can be considered quite reasonable. Madison, a small guy with a big heart. on HiFi Review - Hong Kong (chinese) February 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF This setup is highly recommended for music lovers. It can be played from the desk to the living room and it is suitable for playing all kinds of music. It is easy to use, space-saving and the sound quality is much higher than the price. So unless you are only keen in big equipment, you will be attracted to it! Wattson Audio Madison review by Joël Chevassus on Audiophile Magazine - France (french) January 2023 Madison Learn more... Download PDF A small concentrate of technology at the right price, that's what will reconcile with high fidelity those who gave up a long time ago to devote all their savings to it, and maybe also attract the younger generations towards a type of device in phase with its time and with their concerns. Puristic perfectionist on fairaudio.de - Germany (german) October 2022 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF The midrange is rich and expressive, the bass fascinating, and the high frequencies silky smooth. It is rare to find all these qualities in one device, even among high-end devices. Furthermore, the realistic three-dimensional effect and the total absence of background noise prove the distortion-free sound of the Wattson Audio ANALOG. Deux petits appareils à connaître on Tendances Electroniques et Design - Canada (french) September 2022 Emerson DIGITAL Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF For these two products, the manufacturer Wattson preferred to put the money where it counts, i.e. on reliability, ease of use, manufacturing quality and above all on the precision of the synchronisation clocks. Madison review by Srajan Ebaen on 6 moons - Ireland (english) July 2022 Madison Learn more... Download PDF 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! Test Wattson Audio Madison on High Fidelity Magazine - Poland (english) July 2022 Madison Learn more... Download PDF The Madison shows the company’s unique view of music, which becomes an uninterrupted sequence, a dense transfer rather than a collection of sounds with the tested device. That's why I used the word "analog" to describe it. There is bass in it, there is density, there is fluidity. Madison review on audiophilefr.com - France (french) June 2022 Madison Learn more... Download PDF 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 Madison Learn more... Download PDF 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 Madison Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson DIGITAL Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson DIGITAL Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson DIGITAL Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF Best value streaming music player of 2021! Bench test of the Emerson ANALOG on Diapason - France (french) October 2021 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF A beautiful and musical simplicity. Emerson ANALOG Network Music Player test on audio & video online - Hungary (hungarian) October 2021 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF A subtle, detailed "analog" sound that can be listened to endlessly. The bridge on Hi-Fi Choice - United Kingdom (english) August 2021 Emerson DIGITAL Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson ANALOG Emerson DIGITAL Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson ANALOG Emerson DIGITAL Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson ANALOG Emerson DIGITAL Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson DIGITAL Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF 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 Emerson ANALOG Learn more... Download PDF 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.

Firmwares The life cycle of our devices does not end once they have passed all the tests and quality checks, right before reaching their final destination into your home. We continue to add new features and if necessary improve those that exist on our devices so that you can always benefit from the best listening conditions. ​ Here you will find the latest versions of the internal firmware for your devices. Select the model you are interested in from the list below to get the latest information and download the update files. Madison Madison Lounge Edition Emerson DIGITAL Emerson ANALOG Madison Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Madison: ​ firmware_madison_2024.03.27.bin (12.3 Mo - 2024-MAR-27 ) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Madison 's Web page. madison Madison Lounge Edition Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Madison Lounge Edition: ​ firmware_madison_le_2024.03.27.bin (12.3 Mo - 2024-MAR-27 ) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Madison LE 's Web page. madison-le emerson-digital Emerson DIGITAL Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson DIGITAL: ​ firmware_emerson_digital_2023.05.22.bin (12.1 Mo - 2023-MAY-22 ) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson DIGITAL's Web page. Emerson ANALOG Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson ANALOG: ​ firmware_emerson_analog_2023.05.22.bin (12.1 Mo - 2023-MAY-22) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson ANALOG's Web page. emerson-analog

Madison Streamer madison-iso-front-026F madison-front-043F madison-rear-045F madison-iso-front-026F 1/3 Neat, discrete, multi-source digital connectivity Like all Wattson Audio components, the Madison DAC/Controller is more capable, versatile and delivers more performance than its diminutive dimensions suggest. With the ability to accept and switch both streamed and S/PDIF digital material, it embodies a sophisticated DSP-driven DAC and both balanced and single-ended outputs – technology and topology you normally only find at many times the Madison’s price. Discrete, efficient and ecologically aware, Madison provides the heart of a forward-looking, high-performance, digital audio system. ​ Leveraging high-technology solutions to deliver astonishing musical performance at a remarkably approachable price is an exercise in extreme value-engineering: selecting what functions really matter and how they can best be implemented, what to include and what to exclude. Network replay and compatibility The Madison’s network interface employs Wattson Audio’s own, highly regarded streaming engine. It’s a proprietary solution we build around the Sitara processor from Texas Instruments, which depends on our own, updatable software and which you’ll find in some remarkably high-profile and expensive products. Capable of handling the ever-increasing number of network communication protocols, it has been continuously developed and updated since its introduction. Signal handling has been optimized to ensure audio data integrity, transmission reliability and support for Hi-Res file formats (PCM and DSD) without transcoding, all while delivering a smooth and responsive user experience. Alongside the streaming capability, Madison also provides a dedicated S/PDIF receiver decoder with both 75Ω RCA and TOSLink optical inputs for connection to legacy digital or AV sources. All digital circuitry is controlled by our own, exactingly executed clock, with twin oscillators for 44.1kHz and 48kHz (as well as any multiples thereof) each separated and independently filtered to reduce the possibility of noise and jitter. A Shark DSP chip is employed to implement our sophisticated up-sampling and spline-filtering algorithm. The short-tail filter profile ensures superb time-domain performance, while independent left and right channel WM8742 DACs preserve channel separation and spatial information. ​ The analog output stage A pair of op-amps per channel are employed to provide a robust, space efficient and cost effective analog output stage, equipped with both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connections. Each and every stage or circuit block within the Madison benefits from the substantial on-board power supply filtering and reservoir capacitance while, with so much DSP power on hand, it makes perfect sense to rely on the clever, loss-less LEEDH digital volume control , rather than the added cost and questionable performance of an analog "pot". Ultimate versatility is provided by the Wattson Remote for Android and Wattson Music for iOS apps, which let you control your Madison, and respectively access your streaming sources, from your phone or tablet. The Madison combines genuinely cutting-edge, upgradable digital technology with carefully costed, balanced and executed circuitry, designed specifically to deliver unprecedented musical performance from an elegant, compact and surprisingly affordable package. Madison – everything you need, nothing that you don’t! System and setups Review real world systems adopted by and the comments of our Wattson Audio community members. ​ You’ll find the Madison in good company in a multitude of different setups. View the setups Technical specifications Firmware Control app Key features Proprietary bit perfect and asynchronous streaming solution Support for PCM and DSD high-definition formats New up-sampling process with time-domain optimization, legacy of the famous Anagram Technology up-samplers Lossless LEEDH Processing volume control for direct connection to power amplifiers Adjustable bass response to compensate for speaker placement near walls Ultra-low phase noise oscillators One D/A converter chip per channel in dual differential mode Full-symmetric analogue output stages Very low-noise power supply circuits CNC-machined out of a solid aluminium block Design, manufacturing and assembling entirely made in Switzerland Performance Network streaming resolution: PCM up to 32-bit 384kHz, DSD up to 256x (11,2896MHz) S/PDIF input resolution: PCM up to 24-bit 192kHz RCA output level (0dB FS): 2,0V RMS XLR output level (0dB FS): 4,0V RMS Signal-to-noise, weighted (SNR-A): > 120dB Harmonic distortion (THD+N, 0dB FS): < 0,001% Headphone output: 2x 150mW on 32 Ω , 2x 50mW on 150 Ω , 2x 10mW on 600 Ω Connectivity Network input: 100Mbit/s Ethernet Digital inputs: 1x S/PDIF on RCA connector, PCM and 1x S/PDIF on TOSLink Analog outputs: 1x unbalanced on RCA connectors and 1x balanced on XLR Headphone output: 6.35mm Jack connector Mechanical and electrical characteristics Dimensions (W x D x H): 6,9 x 7,3 x 1,9in (174 x 185 x 47mm) Weight: 2,31lb (1050g) Power supply: 5V DC, external, medical grade Power consumption: 50mW (idle), 3,5 W (playing) Restitution Supported compression formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA Control protocols: UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay, TIDAL connect , Roon Ready , Audirvāna Streaming services brought by the Wattson Music app: TIDAL ¹, Qobuz ², airable radios ¹ requires a TIDAL service account and subscription, not included with the product ² requires a Qobuz service account and subscription, not included with the product Wattson Music for iOS To make your experience with our devices complete, we've developed the Wattson Music control app for iOS. Wattson Music accompanies you on your musical journey, giving you access to your music library and your device's advanced control and settings functions. Wattson Music Wattson Remote for Android Access all the advanced settings of your devices from the Wattson Remote interface, just like in Wattson Music. Wattson Remote Latest official version Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Madison : ​ firmware_madison_2024.06.14.bin (12.5 Mb - 2024-JUN-14) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Madison's Web page.

After years spent consulting, designing, and engineering digital and audio electronics for some of the most prestigious brands in high-end audio, the team behind the Wattson Audio products decided to leverage their accumulated experience and expertise to produce a series of forward looking, high-performance and high-value components. ​ So were born the Emersons and later, the more sophisticated and versatile Madisons, products that incorporated cutting-edge hardware and software solutions in compact, affordable, and elegantly distinctive packages. There was no mistaking the Wattson Audio products: nothing looked like them and nothing anywhere near the price sounded remotely as good. They say that, "quality will out". In the case of the Emerson and Madison units, the componentry is exhaustively selected, the execution is exacting, the thinking is second to none. The casework is milled from solid, and the software is dedicated and proprietary. Don’t be fooled by the diminutive dimensions or approachable price: each Wattson product represents a combination of high-end thinking and engineering, distilled down to its most compact, concentrated and performance focussed form. The hardware and circuit design are configured to allow software upgrades to keep digital products current, to allow analogue products to grow with your system. The operational algorithms and analog topologies protect owners from in-built obsolescence and ensure a long and extremely musical working life. If all of that sounds familiar, it’s because it is! With so many high-end brands leaning on the same engineers and the same experience that underpin the Wattson products, it’s no surprise that those "big brothers", shot through with the Wattson DNA, sound like echoes of the "home grown" designs. It puts those big and expensive products in pretty good company! DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND BUILT IN SWITZERLAND

Firmwares The life cycle of our devices does not end once they have passed all the tests and quality checks, right before reaching their final destination into your home. We continue to add new features and if necessary improve those that exist on our devices so that you can always benefit from the best listening conditions. ​ Here you will find the latest versions of the internal firmware for your devices. Select the model you are interested in from the list below to get the latest information and download the update files. Emerson DIGITAL Emerson ANALOG Emerson DIGITAL Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson DIGITAL: ​ firmware_v1.41_v1.6.3-wa-emerson_1.0_digital.bin (9.5 Mo - 2021-MAY-21 ) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson DIGITAL's Web page. emerson-digital Emerson ANALOG Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson ANALOG: ​ firmware_v1.41_v1.4.6-wa-emerson_1.0_analog.bin (9.5 Mo - 2021-MAY-21) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson ANALOG's Web page. emerson-analog Emerson ANALOG Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson ANALOG: ​ firmware_v1.41_v1.4.6-wa-emerson_1.0_analog.bin (9.5 Mo - 2021-MAY-21) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson ANALOG's Web page. Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson ANALOG: ​ firmware_v1.41_v1.4.6-wa-emerson_1.0_analog.bin (9.5 Mo - 2021-MAY-21) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson ANALOG's Web page. Emerson DIGITAL Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson ANALOG: ​ firmware_v1.41_v1.4.6-wa-emerson_1.0_analog.bin (9.5 Mo - 2021-MAY-21) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson ANALOG's Web page. Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson ANALOG: ​ firmware_v1.41_v1.4.6-wa-emerson_1.0_analog.bin (9.5 Mo - 2021-MAY-21) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson ANALOG's Web page.

Emerson DIGITAL emerson-digital-iso-front-029F emerson-digital-front-047F emerson-iso-rear-030F emerson-digital-iso-front-029F 1/3 The clearest path from the internet to your system’s DAC Don’t be fooled by the small size and outward simplicity of the Emerson DIGITAL, its lack of facilities or the apparent simplicity of the task it has been designed to perform. There’s nothing simple about taking a music stream from the network and feeding it to a DAC – and an almost infinite capacity for error. Every aspect of the Emerson DIGITAL, from the components selected to the circuit topology, the milled from solid casework to the proprietary software, is based on our extensive work with many of the highest profile and most highly regarded brands on the market. This really is high-end performance and engineering distilled down to its most minimal form. Network replay and compatibility The Emerson DIGITAL’s network interface employs Wattson Audio’s own, highly regarded streaming engine. It’s a proprietary solution we build around the Sitara processor from Texas Instruments, which depends on our own, updatable software and which you’ll find in some remarkably high-profile and expensive products. This handles the ever-increasing number of network communication protocols and has been continuously developed and updated since its introduction. Signal handling has been optimized to ensure audio data integrity, transmission reliability and support for Hi-Res file formats without transcoding, all while delivering a smooth and responsive user experience. Emerson DIGITAL is a "bit-perfect" device, from its RJ45 input to its AES/EBU or S/PDIF output. We build the Emerson DIGITAL’s circuit around an exactingly executed internal clock, with a pair of superb, ultra low-noise oscillators, one to accommodate material sampled at a base frequency of 44.1kHz, the other for 48kHz (as well as any multiples thereof). The distribution of the clock signals has been carefully designed to minimize jitter throughout the digital audio signal path, while only the active oscillator is powered to minimize noise and jitter. ​ The digital output stages The provision of both S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs makes the Emerson DIGITAL the perfect partner for any DAC or digital component that doesn’t offer a streaming input – or the perfect upgrade to DACs that do. In order to precisely match the specifications for both S/PDIF and AES/EBU, we use separate modulators for each output. High-speed output stages, synchronized by the main clock to further avoid jitter, and two wide-band RF transformers, ensure the rejection of common mode problems and deliver superior performance from the independent, isolated outputs. The sophisticated LEEDH loss-less digital volume control can also be selected for either output. Thanks to the Wattson Remote for Android and Wattson Music for iOS apps, you can control your Emerson ANALOG, and access your streaming sources from your phone or tablet, respectively. With its distinctive, compact design, carved from solid billet aluminium and protected by powder coating, the Emerson DIGITAL is a surprisingly solid yet discrete addition to any system. But its astonishing musical impact is hard to miss: musical AND engineering integrity delivered by a single, affordable unit. System and setups Review real world systems adopted by and the comments of our Wattson Audio community members. ​ You’ll find the Emerson DIGITAL in good company in a multitude of different setups. View the setups Technical specifications Firmware Control apps Key features Proprietary bit perfect and asynchronous streaming solution Lossless LEEDH Processing volume control Innovative and highly performing clock circuit and synchronization system Ultra-low phase noise oscillators, < -135dBc/Hz at 100Hz and < 50fs RMS jitter CNC-machined out of a solid aluminium block Design, manufacturing and assembling entirely made in Switzerland Performance Network streaming resolution: PCM up to 24-bit 192 kHz S/PDIF output: 75Ω , with isolation transformer AES/EBU output: 110 Ω , with isolation transformer Very low noise power supply (< 1µV RMS 10Hz-100kHz) Connectivity Network input: 100Mbit/s Ethernet Digital output: 1x S/PDIF on RCA connector and 1x AES/EBU on XLR connector 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), 2,5 W (playing) Restitution Supported compression formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA Control protocols: UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay, TIDAL connect , Roon Ready , Audirvāna Streaming services brought by the Wattson Music app: TIDAL ¹, Qobuz ², airable radios ¹ requires a TIDAL service account and subscription, not included with the product ² requires a Qobuz service account and subscription, not included with the product Wattson Music for iOS To make your experience with our devices complete, we've developed the Wattson Music control app for iOS. Wattson Music accompanies you on your musical journey, giving you access to your music library and your device's advanced control and settings functions. ​ ​ Wattson Music Wattson Remote for Android Access all the advanced settings of your devices from the Wattson Remote interface, just like in Wattson Music. Wattson Remote Latest official version Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson DIGITAL : ​ firmware_emerson_digital_2024.06.12.bin (12.4 Mb - 2024-JUN-12) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson's Web page.

Discovering Roon You might have dreamed of a service that lets you browse both the music library of your home Media Server and any subscribed online dematerialized music services such as Qobuz or TIDAL. You may also be nostalgic for the album covers, full of information and photos, that used to embellish each artist's work and made it a unique reference object. Roon provides a complete solution that brings together all your music, wherever it is, and presents it to you in a simple and organized way. To enhance this experience and make it even more appealing, Roon offers a vertical integration by providing direct access to information about artists, composers, reviews, concert dates, song lyrics and much more. A computer is all what you need to install Roon and play your music from it. For a perfect integration in your infrastructure, it is also possible to install a dedicated Roon server that will be the new access point for all your music. Access to Roon is then done through the eponymous macOS, Windows and Linux compatible application, or through the iOS or Android remote app. Roon x Wattson Audio Roon is also working at the other end of the chain by encouraging partner manufacturers to implement the RAAT protocol in their devices, making them visible in this new ecosystem. This allows you at any time to follow the signal path of your music content from its source to the playback device, play in multiple rooms at once or add digital filters on the fly. ​ The Madison, as well as the Emerson DIGITAL and ANALOG have received the Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs. This certification confirms that these devices are fully integrated into the Roon environment. To take advantage of this right away, it is only required to install the latest firmware update available for your streamer. Still in doubts? The best way is to try it for free by visiting the Roon Labs website!

TIDAL is much more than a simple music streaming platform... It's 100 million tracks to listen to in Hi-Res. It's the discovery of new talents with TIDAL Rising. It's interviews, documentaries and podcasts with TIDAL Originals. And it's all made easy by connecting your Wattson Audio streamer with TIDAL connect! TIDAL connect x Wattson Audio The native TIDAL apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows allow you to stream directly to your Emerson or Madison using the TIDAL connect feature. To do this, simply go to the app's music player, click on the speaker button, and select your Wattson Audio streamer. Ready to experience TIDAL in a new way? ​ If you're already a TIDAL fan, make sure your Emerson or Madison is up to date with the latest official firmware version . If you'd like to learn more about TIDAL connect and other TIDAL services, visit the platform's website.

Emerson ANALOG emerson-analog-iso-front-031F emerson-analog-front-048F emerson-iso-rear-030F emerson-analog-iso-front-031F 1/3 From network to amplifier in a single box The Emerson ANALOG is a one-stop-shop when it comes to adding network replay to an existing system. Connect Emerson between the network and your amplifier and you are ready to go. But don’t be fooled by the Emerson ANALOG’s outward simplicity and ease of use. There’s nothing simple about taking a music stream from the network and feeding it directly to a line input on your amplifier. Many streaming solutions use multiple boxes cables and connections to achieve what the Emerson does in a single, small box. Therein lie the challenge and the beauty of the Wattson Audio solution. By eliminating multiple devices, cables, and connections, we also eliminate multiple sources of error. Instead, we control every aspect of the process, from the components selected to the circuit topology, the milled from solid casework to the proprietary software, based on our extensive work with many of the highest profile and most highly regarded brands on the market. The musical results speak for themselves, high-end performance and engineering distilled down to its most minimal form. Network replay and compatibility The Emerson ANALOG’s network interface employs Wattson Audio’s own, highly regarded streaming engine. It’s a proprietary solution we build around the Sitara processor from Texas Instruments, which depends on our own, updatable software and which you’ll find in some remarkably high-profile and expensive products. This handles the ever-increasing number of network communication protocols and has been continuously developed and updated since its introduction. Signal handling has been optimized to ensure audio data integrity, transmission reliability and support for Hi-Res file formats (PCM and DSD) without transcoding, all while delivering a smooth and responsive user experience. Emerson ANALOG’s digital data path is "bit-perfect". We build the digital circuit around an exactingly executed internal clock, with a pair of superb, ultra low-noise oscillators, one to accommodate material sampled at a base frequency of 44.1kHz, the other for 48kHz (as well as any multiples thereof). With only the active oscillator powered, the generation and distribution of the clock signals has been carefully designed to minimize jitter. The incoming data stream is fed directly to the Cyrus/Wolfson WM8742 DAC, which also delivers DSD to PCM conversion. A sophisticated, loss-less LEEDH adjustment of output level is also available, to provide perfect matching to your amplifier’s input sensitivity or a volume control if required. No output filtering is applied to the DAC, maintaining the straight-line, musically coherent nature of the device. Thanks to the Wattson Remote for Android and Wattson Music for iOS apps, you can control your Emerson ANALOG, and access your streaming sources from your phone or tablet, respectively. With its distinctive, compact design, carved from solid billet aluminium and protected by powder coating, the Emerson ANALOG is a surprisingly solid yet discrete addition to any system. But its astonishing musical impact is hard to miss: musical AND engineering integrity delivered by a single, affordable unit. System and setups Review real world systems adopted by and the comments of our Wattson Audio community members. ​ You’ll find the Emerson ANALOG in good company in a multitude of different setups. View the setups Technical specifications Firmware Control apps Key features Proprietary bit perfect and asynchronous streaming solution Lossless LEEDH Processing volume control for direct connection to power amplifiers Innovative and highly performing clock circuit and synchronization system Ultra-low phase noise oscillators, < -135dBc/Hz at 100Hz and < 50fs RMS jitter CNC-machined out of a solid aluminium block Design, manufacturing and assembling entirely made in Switzerland Performance Network streaming resolution: PCM up to 24-bit 384 kHz, DSD64 RCA output level (0dB FS): 2,0V RMS Signal-to-noise, weighted (SNR-A): > 120dB Harmonic distortion (THD+N, 0dB FS): < 0,001% Very low noise power supply (< 1µV RMS 10Hz-100kHz) Connectivity Network input: 100Mbit/s Ethernet Analog output: 1x unbalanced on RCA connectors Mechanical and electrical characteristics Dimensions (W x D x H): 4,1 x 3,4 x 1,5in (104 x 87 x 38mm) Weight: 0,85lb (387g) Power supply: 5V DC, external, medical grade Power consumption: 1,5W (idle), 2,5 W (playing) Restitution Supported compression formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA Control protocols: UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay, TIDAL connect , Roon Ready , Audirvāna Streaming services brought by the Wattson Music app: TIDAL ¹, Qobuz ², airable radios ¹ requires a TIDAL service account and subscription, not included with the product ² requires a Qobuz service account and subscription, not included with the product Wattson Music for iOS To make your experience with our devices complete, we've developed the Wattson Music control app for iOS. Wattson Music accompanies you on your musical journey, giving you access to your music library and your device's advanced control and settings functions. ​ ​ Wattson Music Wattson Remote for Android Access all the advanced settings of your devices from the Wattson Remote interface, just like in Wattson Music. Wattson Remote Latest official version Download the latest version of the internal firmware for the Emerson ANALOG : ​ firmware_emerson_analog_2024.06.12.bin (12.4 Mo - 2024-JUN-12) ​ Once the update file downloaded, follow the update procedure from your Emerson's Web page.

Inside technologies The apparent simplicity of our streamers actually hides a complexity and a finesse far greater than it seems. From the choice of the internal components to the embedded software and circuit topologies, each step of the development process has been essential to enhance the listening experience. Concept Two different strategies have been used in our range of streamers. ​ Emerson The philosophy implemented in the Emerson is that of the straight wire: no sampling frequency conversion or data processing is applied, apart from volume control when used. The flow of data from the network interface is transmitted directly to the S/PDIF and AES/EBU modulators of the Emerson DIGITAL, or respectively to the digital-to-analog conversion chip in the case of the Emerson ANALOG. When properly implemented, this solution guarantees a transparent and coloration-free reproduciton. ​ Madison The Madison features a more complex architecture as it incorporates a signal processing unit (DSP) that hosts our proprietary oversampling process for optimizing input signals. This new interpolation algorithm benefits from the heritage of the iconic modules developed by Anagram Technologies. It significantly improves the digital-to-analogue conversion process in the time domain, without modifying the samples of the incoming data stream. Network interface The Madison, as well as both Emerson models leverage Engineered's streaming engine, a proprietary solution based on a Sitara processor from Texas Instruments. The embedded software, which handles the various network communication protocols and audio stream decoding, has been under continuous development for many years. Internal processes have been optimized to ensure audio data integrity, transmission reliability, support for Hi-Res file formats (PCM and DSD) without transcoding, and a smooth and responsive user experience at the same time. Clocks Two clock generators are used alternately, depending on whether the track being played back is sampled at a base frequency of 44.1kHz or 48kHz (as well as any multiples thereof). Our streamers do not include a variable oscillator or a synchronization loop. The stream of audio data is therefore directly cadenced by the active clock. ​ Additionally, the selected oscillators offer superlative performances, with extremely low phase noise in the audible bandwidth. The distribution of the clock signals has been carefully designed to minimize jitter throughout the digital audio signal path. Output stages The Emerson DIGITAL uses two separate modulators for the S/PDIF output and the AES/EBU output. This is the only way to meet the specifications of both standards without having to make compromises. High-speed output stages, synchronized by the main clock to avoid jitter, and two wide bande RF transformers ensure independent isolated outputs and a perfect rejection of common mode problems for superior performances. For the Emerson ANALOG , a DAC from Cirrus Logic was chosen. This is a well-proven integrated circuit capable of impressive playback quality when optimally implemented. Its power supply, output stages topology and filter circuits required a lot of adjustments, measurements and listening before validating the final solution in accordance with the product philosophy. Each channel of the Madison has its own separately powered, dual-differential digital-to-analog conversion chip. We chose the same Cirrus Logic DAC used in the Emerson ANALOG. The analogue filters are differential and calculated to minimise phase rotation while providing optimum attenuation of residual DAC switching noise. The output stages, based on the latest generation of operational amplifiers, are fully balanced and differential to achieve identical performance at both RCA and XLR outputs. Power supply The quality of the power supply for sensitive electronic circuits is a decisive factor for a device of this type. Once again, a close attention has been paid to the selection of the components and topologies. The choice of using an external adapter offers the advantage of keeping the mains voltage away from the core of the device. The DC voltage supplied by the external power adapter is smoothed by a series of common and differential mode filters and then delivered to the various components of the electronic board. Each critical section of the circuits benefits from a dedicated filtering and voltage regulator to avoid undesirable interactions. In the case of the Madison, no less than 15 low-noise voltage regulators ensure optimal operation of each critical section. ​ Finally, the power supplies for the clock generators, the synchronization circuits and the analog section are particularly well performing, with an extremely low electrical noise, less than 1µV RMS (measured in a frequency bandwidth from 10Hz to 100kHz). The Madison Lounge Edition outperforms the highly acclaimed sound quality of the "Classic" execution, thanks to the thoroughly reworked analogue circuits. The focus has been set on five different axes: New output stages Based on the concept of instrumentation amplifiers, with high input impedance and a fully differential gain stage, this topology allows to get the most out of the DAC chip. Linearity and accuracy are improved. Enhanced filtering The order and frequency of the analog low-pass filter have been increased in order to improve high frequency noise rejection while keeping an optimal phase response. ​ Stronger power supply The voltage regulators for the analog circuits have been adapted for the needs of these new output stages. Polymer capacitors choose over liquid electrolyte offer lower impedance and increased capacitance, thus providing a better handling of the ripple current. ​ Higher grade parts The analog section, although very compact, features components of very high specification. These consist of the best operational amplifiers on the market, metallized film capacitors in the signal path, polymer electrolytic capacitors for power supplies, etc. ​ Fine-tuned circuits layout Weeks were spent perfecting the schematics and layout of the electronic boards, in order to optimize the signal path, avoid disturbances, control critical impedances, and ultimately ensure that the sound quality is there! ​ External hybrid power supply This hybrid power supply of the Madison LE features a switching primary circuit whose input and output are filtered in differential and common mode. The output is controlled by a low-noise linear regulator and an interference rejection system. This concept ensures a very quiet power supply, and rapid response to load variations.

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