{"product_id":"wattson-audio-madison-streamer-digital-audio-streamer","title":"Wattson Audio - Madison Streamer – Digital Audio Streamer","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eSwiss Precision. Pure Musical Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWattson Audio Madison Streamer\u003c\/b\u003e is a refined evolution of Wattson’s acclaimed digital platform—bringing together Swiss engineering precision, elegant industrial design, and deeply engaging musical performance in one compact component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eBuilt entirely in Switzerland by the same engineering team behind CH Precision, the Madison delivers a level of realism, coherence, and emotional expression rarely found at its size or price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eInternally, the Madison preserves the celebrated topology of the former Lounge Edition, maintaining the same proprietary streaming platform known for its exceptionally low noise floor, time-domain accuracy, and natural tonal balance. Externally, it introduces a refined, unified design—available in Light Gray or Dark Gray—to integrate seamlessly into modern high-performance systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eDesigned for Musical Truth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Madison Streamer is engineered with a singular focus: delivering extraordinary sound in its purest form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eIts robust analogue output stage provides authority, control, and dynamic expression—whether feeding a preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or driving a power amplifier directly via its precision digital volume control. The result is sound that is fluid, dimensional, and emotionally convincing, with remarkable dynamic nuance and tonal finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eRather than chasing technical complexity, Wattson optimises every subsystem—digital, analogue, and power supply—to work as one coherent whole. The outcome is effortless musical flow without glare, hardness, or exaggeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eHigh-Resolution Playback — Properly Applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Madison supports:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003ePCM up to 32-bit \/ 384kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e (network streaming)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eDSD up to 256× (11.2896 MHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003ePCM up to 24-bit \/ 192kHz via S\/PDIF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eBut resolution here is not about numbers—it’s about preserving musical information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eGreater bit depth improves low-level resolution and texture. Higher sampling rates allow gentler filtering and superior time-domain accuracy. The cumulative effect is improved spatial realism, natural transient behaviour, and a more lifelike sense of scale—especially in complex acoustic recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eA carefully engineered power architecture with premium-grade capacitors and increased supply capacitance ensures stability under dynamic load, preserving tonal balance and micro-detail without compression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Wattson Spline Filter — Time-Domain Accuracy First\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eAt the heart of the Madison lies Wattson’s proprietary \u003cb\u003eSpline filter\u003c\/b\u003e, derived from the time-domain philosophy used in CH Precision components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eInstead of prioritising abstract frequency-domain ideals, the Spline filter is optimised for temporal accuracy—where musical coherence truly lives. By minimising both pre- and post-ringing, it preserves transient realism, rhythmic integrity, and the natural flow of instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eRather than offering multiple filter choices with varying compromises, Wattson perfected one purpose-built solution focused on musical authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eNew High-Precision Digital Volume Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with CH Precision, the Madison’s new in-house digital volume control replaces previous implementations with a 64-bit digital attenuator of exceptional precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e0.5 dB steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eVerified to within ±0.1 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eMinimised truncation and rounding errors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eMaintains transparency and dynamic integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis allows the Madison to drive a power amplifier directly with confidence and accuracy. Existing Lounge Edition owners benefit via a firmware update—reinforcing Wattson’s commitment to long-term performance and support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeamless Streaming \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Madison integrates effortlessly into modern systems with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eTIDAL Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eQobuz Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eAirPlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eUPnP \/ DLNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eAudirvāna compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eStreaming services are accessible via the Wattson Music iOS app, including TIDAL, Qobuz, internet radio, and DLNA servers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eDigital and analogue connectivity includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eS\/PDIF (RCA \u0026amp; TOSLink)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eBalanced XLR outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eUnbalanced RCA outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e6.35mm headphone output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eIts proprietary streaming engine, built around the Texas Instruments Sitara processor and continuously updated in-house firmware, ensures long-term reliability and evolving functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eBuilt to Endure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Madison’s precision-machined aluminium chassis is milled from solid billet for superior mechanical damping, electromagnetic shielding, and structural integrity. Durable, sustainably sourced materials and fully updatable firmware protect both your investment and the environment—ensuring performance longevity for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eCompact, elegant, and uncompromising, the Madison Streamer represents Wattson Audio’s most complete expression of modern high-end digital playback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003ePure. Precise. Profoundly musical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eNetwork streaming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e PCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz, DSD up to 256x\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eS\/PDIF input:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e RCA (2.0V RMS), XLR (4.0V RMS)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eSNR (A-weighted):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u0026gt;120dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e 6.35mm jack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e 174 × 185 × 52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e 1.075kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e 5V DC, external medical-grade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;\"\u003e 50mW (idle), 3.5W (playing)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wattson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Light Grey","offer_id":48737421951199,"sku":"WA-MS-DAS-LG-1","price":9600.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Grey","offer_id":48737423851743,"sku":"WA-MS-DAS-DG-1","price":9600.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/4078\/1914\/files\/madison-streamer-silver-black-background-straight-front.jpg?v=1774658964","url":"https:\/\/www.hifi.co.nz\/products\/wattson-audio-madison-streamer-digital-audio-streamer","provider":"The Real Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}