WATTSON AUDIO

Madison

Ultra-compact streaming DAC with network and two S/PDIF inputs, and XLR or RCA outputs


$4,995.00 CAD
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Description

An emotional instrument of precision 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.

Complex and versatile 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.

Analog outputs The Madison's analog outputs are fully balanced, with a dual mono digital-to-analog converter on each channel.

Emotion first Feeling the emotion and sophistication of music in an audio system is only possible when the utmost care is taken in the implementation of the device's components.

Encouraged by users who have been won over by the Emerson range, the Madison confirms our desire to go further in the quest for perfection in order to bring greater listening pleasure and restore all the subtleties of the music.

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.

Madison always within reach In addition to the multi-function front panel button, the Wattson Music and Wattson Remote apps handle all the settings on your Madison, from the bass EQ to the various interactions with the volume of the device.

Features

Proprietary streaming solution by engineered SA, bit perfect and asynchronous

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

Specifications

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

Restitution


Supported compression formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA
Control protocols: UPnP/DLNA, AirPlay compatibility, Roon Ready
Streaming services brought by the Wattson Music app: TIDAL¹, Qobuz², airable radios

Performances


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): 2,1V RMS
XLR output level (0dB FS): 4,2V RMS
Signal-to-noise, weighted (SNR-A): typ. 124dB
Harmonic distortion (THD+N, 0dB FS): typ. 0,001%
Headphone output: 2x 150mW on 32 ohms, 2x 50mW on 150 ohms, 2x 10mW on 600 ohms

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), 4,5 W (playing)

Packaging


FSC cardboard 1,64oz/sq ft (500g/m²)

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