Madison Streamer
The Wattson Audio Madison Streamer is a high-fidelity network player designed for pure musical engagement. It features a proprietary streaming solution supporting PCM and DSD formats, with advanced up-sampling and time-domain optimization. The streamer offers lossless volume control and adjustable bass response, ensuring optimal sound regardless of speaker placement. Built with ultra-low phase noise oscillators and a full-symmetric analog output stage, it delivers exceptional clarity and control. Its CNC-machined aluminum enclosure, designed and manufactured in Switzerland, houses a powerful DSP architecture for a precise, warm, and profoundly musical audio experience.
$4995.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 511
#270 in Stereo Music Streaming Devices
Price vs Category Average
+33%
Above average
Who it's for
- Exceptional Audio Fidelity
- Ultra-Compact and Discreet Design
- Comprehensive Streaming Protocol Support
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Lack of Integrated DAC
- Limited Proprietary Control App
Key Specs
Supports PCM playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz via network streaming
Supports DSD up to 256x (11.2896 MHz) via network streaming
Supports PCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz via S/PDIF input
64-bit digital attenuator with 0.5 dB steps
CNC-machined out of a solid aluminum block
Design, manufacturing and assembling entirely made in Switzerland
Two Year Warranty
Maximum Bit Depth
32 bits
Features
- Proprietary bit-perfect streaming
- Advanced up-sampling and time-domain optimization
- Lossless LEEDH Processing volume control
- Adjustable bass response for room tuning
- Ultra-low phase noise oscillators
- Dual differential DAC architecture
- Full-symmetric analog output stages
- Precision-engineered in Switzerland
What customers say
The Madison Streamer earns high praise for its exceptional audio fidelity and remarkably compact design. Users consistently report a detailed, transparent soundstage that outperforms its small size, often rivaling much larger, costlier equipment. Seamless integration with Roon Ready and AirPlay makes it ideal for modern, minimalist setups. The primary friction points involve the control application, which some find less intuitive than competing software, and the premium price point, which lowers the perceived value for some buyers. Despite these minor software and cost considerations, existing owners express high satisfaction, confirming the Madison as a top choice for those prioritizing sonic performance and elegant engineering.
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