Wattson Audio Madison Streamer

The Wattson Audio Madison Streamer is a compact Swiss-made network player and digital-to-analog converter designed for high-resolution digital playback with exceptional musicality, precision, and system flexibility. Featuring Wattson’s proprietary streaming platform, advanced DSP architecture, balanced and single-ended outputs, and support for leading streaming services, Madison delivers refined digital performance in an elegant, minimalist chassis.

Key Features

•  Swiss-made network player and DAC
  
• Proprietary Wattson Audio streaming platform
• PCM playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz via Ethernet
  
• DSD playback up to 256x via Ethernet
• RCA coaxial and Toslink optical S/PDIF inputs
• Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs
  
• 6.35 mm headphone output
  
• Roon Ready
  
• TIDAL Connect compatible
• Qobuz Connect compatible
• UPnP/DLNA and AirPlay support
• Plays with Audirvāna
• Proprietary Spline upsampling filter
• Proprietary digital volume control
  
• Firmware updates via Ethernet
  
• Precision-machined aluminum chassis
• Available in Light Gray or Dark Gray

Why We Love It

The Madison Streamer is ideal for customers who want a compact digital front end without compromising on engineering quality or musical refinement. It offers the flexibility to work as a streaming DAC, a digital preamp, or a high-quality source into an existing preamplifier or integrated amplifier. Its support for Roon, Qobuz, TIDAL, AirPlay, and UPnP/DLNA makes it practical for daily use, while its analog output stage, low-noise architecture, and proprietary filtering give it the sonic credibility expected from a serious high-end source.

Technical Specifications

General

• Type: Network player and digital-to-analog converter
• Color Options: Light Gray or Dark Gray
• Dimensions: 175 x 185 x 52 mm
• Weight: 1.1 kg
• Power Supply: External 5V DC, 18W, universal input
• Power Consumption: <0.5W standby, 3.5W nominal

Digital Inputs

• Ethernet: RJ45
• S/PDIF: RCA coaxial, Toslink optical

Sampling Rates

• Ethernet: PCM up to 384 kHz, DSD up to 11.2896 MHz / 256x
• S/PDIF: PCM up to 192 kHz, DSD 2.8224 MHz / 64x via DoP

Bit Depth

• Ethernet: PCM up to 32-bit, DSD 1-bit
• S/PDIF: PCM up to 24-bit

Analog Outputs

• Output Types: Balanced XLR, single-ended RCA, 6.35 mm headphone jack
• Output Level: 4.0V RMS balanced, 2.0V RMS single-ended
• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.001%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >120 dB, A-weighted

Headphone Output Power

• 32Ω: 2 x 150 mW
• 150Ω: 2 x 50 mW
• 600Ω: 2 x 10 mW