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Wattson Audio Madison Streamer
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The Madison Streamer is a network streamer with built-in DAC from Wattson Audio, sitting above the compact Emerson DIGITAL with comprehensive format support and exceptionally clean measured performance. The Madison Streamer brings Wattson Audio's more accomplished current engineering to network-based digital audio playback.
Key specs that matter
A built-in DAC handles conversion, with DSD compatibility reaching DSD256 and PCM support up to 32-bit/384kHz - comprehensive format support. Analogue output level reaches 2V balanced or 4V single-ended. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 120dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.001% at 22kHz - reference-tier figures. At a compact 174 x 185 x 52mm and just 1.075kg, the Madison Streamer maintains a remarkably small footprint for its considerable measured capability.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, detailed conversion reflecting the strong over-120dB signal-to-noise and sub-0.001% distortion figures, packed into a remarkably compact chassis.
Pairing
The substantial 4V single-ended output gives genuine signal strength for driving a downstream amplifier directly, and Wattson Audio's own Madison AMPLIFIER shares the brand's coherent engineering philosophy.
Alternatives
Wattson Audio's own Emerson DIGITAL offers a more compact, more accessible alternative within the same broader catalogue.
Key specs that matter
A built-in DAC handles conversion, with DSD compatibility reaching DSD256 and PCM support up to 32-bit/384kHz - comprehensive format support. Analogue output level reaches 2V balanced or 4V single-ended. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 120dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.001% at 22kHz - reference-tier figures. At a compact 174 x 185 x 52mm and just 1.075kg, the Madison Streamer maintains a remarkably small footprint for its considerable measured capability.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, detailed conversion reflecting the strong over-120dB signal-to-noise and sub-0.001% distortion figures, packed into a remarkably compact chassis.
Pairing
The substantial 4V single-ended output gives genuine signal strength for driving a downstream amplifier directly, and Wattson Audio's own Madison AMPLIFIER shares the brand's coherent engineering philosophy.
Alternatives
Wattson Audio's own Emerson DIGITAL offers a more compact, more accessible alternative within the same broader catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
Madison Streamer
Has internal DAC
Yes
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 32bit / 384kHz and DSD256
DSP processing
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs level (balanced) (V)
2
Analog outputs level (single-ended) (V)
4
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>120
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
< 0,001
Dimensions (mm)
174 x 185 x 52
Weight (kg)
1.075
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