Wattson Audio Madison Streamer
Digital Streamer & DAC
The Wattson Audio Madison Streamer is a compact yet uncompromising digital music streamer and DAC that redefines high-fidelity listening with purposeful simplicity and Swiss precision. Combining accurate streaming with an upgradable DSP-driven DAC and digital volume control, it can connect directly to a power amplifier or integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
Every element, from its refined circuitry and robust power supply to its precision-machined aluminium chassis, is designed with the intention to deliver both technical excellence and emotional musicality. The Madison Streamer embodies Wattson Audio’s philosophy of balance, refinement, and engineering without excess—offering an extraordinary, enduring musical experience at an accessible price point.
Ideal for those looking for a performance upgrade to their Sonos system.
Category: Streamer
Country: Switzerland
Manufacturer: Wattson Audio
Digital Streamer & DAC
The Wattson Audio Madison Streamer is a compact yet uncompromising digital music streamer and DAC that redefines high-fidelity listening with purposeful simplicity and Swiss precision. Combining accurate streaming with an upgradable DSP-driven DAC and digital volume control, it can connect directly to a power amplifier or integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
Every element, from its refined circuitry and robust power supply to its precision-machined aluminium chassis, is designed with the intention to deliver both technical excellence and emotional musicality. The Madison Streamer embodies Wattson Audio’s philosophy of balance, refinement, and engineering without excess—offering an extraordinary, enduring musical experience at an accessible price point.
Ideal for those looking for a performance upgrade to their Sonos system.
Category: Streamer
Country: Switzerland
Manufacturer: Wattson Audio
Digital Streamer & DAC
The Wattson Audio Madison Streamer is a compact yet uncompromising digital music streamer and DAC that redefines high-fidelity listening with purposeful simplicity and Swiss precision. Combining accurate streaming with an upgradable DSP-driven DAC and digital volume control, it can connect directly to a power amplifier or integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
Every element, from its refined circuitry and robust power supply to its precision-machined aluminium chassis, is designed with the intention to deliver both technical excellence and emotional musicality. The Madison Streamer embodies Wattson Audio’s philosophy of balance, refinement, and engineering without excess—offering an extraordinary, enduring musical experience at an accessible price point.
Ideal for those looking for a performance upgrade to their Sonos system.
Category: Streamer
Country: Switzerland
Manufacturer: Wattson Audio
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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 32Ω, 2x 50mW on 150Ω, 2x 10mW on 600Ω
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
Dimensions (W x D x H): 6,9 x 7,3 x 2,1in (174 x 185 x 52mm)
Weight: 2,37 lbs (1075g)
Power supply: 5V DC, external, medical grade
Power consumption: 50mW (idle), 3,5 W (playing)
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Free Delivery within Mainland UK.
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Wattson Audio Madison Streamer
Redefining the Essence of Musical Fidelity
The Madison Streamer combines musically accurate streaming with a sophisticated and upgradable DSP-driven DAC, complete with digital volume control. Connect the Madison directly to your power amp for a streamlined yet high-performance music system, or pair it with your favorite pre-amp or integrated amplifier. The Madison Streamer delivers a seamless blend of technical accuracy and musical beauty, offering a listening experience that is as emotionally engaging as it is technically accurate. It is not just a product—it is a statement of Wattson Audio’s dedication to engineering excellence and an evocative musical experience.
Purposeful Simplicity
The Madison unites cutting-edge, upgradable digital technology with purposefully designed, innovative circuitry to deliver an unparalleled musical experience at its price point. Every element of its elegant, compact form reflects a commitment to balance, refinement, and purity of design. Madison embodies Wattson Audio’s philosophy of achieving extraordinary performance with purposeful simplicity, offering a level of musicality and sophistication previously unavailable at this price.
Purpose-Driven Design, Uncompromising Performance
Like all Wattson Audio components, the Madison Streamer is engineered with one unwavering vision: to deliver a musically engaging experience. Its design is pure, purpose-driven, and stripped of anything unnecessary, leaving only what serves the highest standard of audio fidelity. The result is a digital streamer that redefines expectations in its category.
The Madison Streamer employs a pair of high-performance op-amps per channel, forming a robust, space-efficient, and cost-effective analogue output stage. Designed with both versatility and fidelity, it offers balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connections to integrate seamlessly into any high-performance system. Every circuit stage within Madison benefits from the substantial onboard power supply filtering and reservoir capacitance, ensuring pristine signal integrity and consistent performance.
An extraordinary musical performance at an accessible price requires a meticulous approach to engineering—an art of precision and purpose. It demands a relentless focus on what truly matters, selecting only the functions that serve the music and implementing them with absolute care. It's about knowing what to include, what to exclude, and how to achieve the highest level of performance. This is the essence of Wattson Audio's high-technology design philosophy: doing everything with intention and nothing without purpose.
Crafted to Endure, Engineered to Inspire
Wattson Audio's build quality reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence, blending exceptional engineering with Swiss quality. Every detail is executed with precision, utilising premium-grade materials to ensure both lasting durability and peak performance
The Madison Streamer features high-precision machined casework milled from solid-billet aluminium. Though significantly more costly than alternative methods, this approach guarantees structural integrity while optimising electromagnetic shielding as well as mechanical damping. First and foremost, Wattson products are engineered to deliver a believable musical experience. In turn, our Swiss craftsmanship instils confidence and a deep pride in ownership.
