Introducing Wattson Audio's MADISON Network Streamer/DAC
The ultra-compact streaming DAC
The Madison is a true concentrate of technology dedicated to music reproduction. Built in the spirit of Swiss watchmaking, its casing takes up the line of the Emerson and hosts a streamer/DAC designed in the pure tradition of High-End devices.
With no unnecessary features, no compromise on quality and the ease of use that contributed to the reputation of Wattson Audio products, the Madison invites you to spend many hours in its musical world.
The Madison's on-board digital signal processor is extremely advanced, featuring our new proprietary oversampling algorithm.
From LEEDH Processing digital volume control, to calculation of low-frequency correction filters and DSD to PCM conversion, this DSP is a key element in the design and operation of the Madison.
Digital Inputs
With its network input and two S/PDIF inputs, the Madison offers a comprehensive range of digital inputs to suit most Hi-Fi and audio-video sources.
Analogue Inputs
The Madison's analog outputs are fully balanced, with a dual mono digital-to-analog converter on each channel.
The Madison can be connected to either an XLR or RCA connector, to a power amplifier or pre-amplifier of a traditional system, or to a pair of active speakers.
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Key Features
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Proprietary streaming solution by engineered SA, bit perfect and asynchronous
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Support for PCM and DSD high-definition formats
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New up-sampling process with time-domain optimization, legacy of the famous Anagram Technology up-samplers
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Lossless LEEDH Processing volume control for direct connection to power amplifiers
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Adjustable bass response to compensate for speaker placement near walls
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Ultra-low phase noise oscillators
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One D/A converter chip per channel in dual differential mode
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Full-symmetric analogue output stages
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Very low-noise power supply circuits
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CNC-machined out of a solid aluminium block
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Design, manufacturing and assembling entirely made in Switzerland
Connectivity
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Network input: 100Mbit/s Ethernet
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Digital inputs: 1x S/PDIF on RCA connector, PCM and 1x S/PDIF on TOSLink
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Analog outputs: 1x unbalanced on RCA connectors and 1x balanced on XLR
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Headphone output: 6.35mm Jack connector
Restitution
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Supported compression formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA
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Control protocols: UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay compatibility, Roon Ready
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Streaming services brought by the Wattson Music app: TIDAL¹, Qobuz², airable radios
Performances
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Network streaming resolution: PCM up to 32-bit 384kHz, DSD up to 256x (11,2896MHz)
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S/PDIF input resolution: PCM up to 24-bit 192kHz
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RCA output level (0dB FS): 2,1V RMS
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XLR output level (0dB FS): 4,2V RMS
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Signal-to-noise, weighted (SNR-A): typ. 124dB
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Harmonic distortion (THD+N, 0dB FS): typ. 0,001%
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Headphone output: 2x 150mW on 32 ohms, 2x 50mW on 150 ohms, 2x 10mW on 600 ohms
Mechanical and electrical characteristics
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Dimensions (W x D x H): 6,9 x 7,3 x 1,9in (174 x 185 x 47mm)
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Weight: 2,31lb (1050g)
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Power supply: 5V DC, external, medical grade
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Power consumption: 50mW (idle), 4,5 W (playing)
