At the heart of the Madison LE Streamer's network interface lies Wattson Audio’s renowned proprietary streaming engine. Built around the highly capable Sitara processor from Texas Instruments and powered by our own updatable software, this engine is a cornerstone of some of the most prestigious and high-performing audio products on the market. Designed to accommodate the growing array of network communication protocols, it has been meticulously refined and continuously updated since its inception. The result is uncompromising signal integrity, exceptional transmission reliability, and seamless support for Hi-Res audio formats, including native PCM and DSD playback, all while delivering a fluid, intuitive user experience.
In addition to its advanced streaming capabilities, the Madison LE Streamer offers a dedicated S/PDIF receiver with both 75Ω RCA and TOSLink optical inputs, ensuring seamless integration with legacy digital or AV sources. At the core of its digital architecture is Wattson Audio’s proprietary clocking system, featuring ultra-low-phase noise oscillators—one for 44.1kHz and its multiples, and another for 48kHz and its multiples—each independently filtered to minimize noise and jitter. A Shark DSP processor drives our sophisticated up-sampling and spline-filtering algorithm with a short-tail filter profile that delivers outstanding time-domain performance. Dual WM8742 DACs, independently processing left and right channels, further enhance channel separation and spatial accuracy, preserving the integrity of the musical experience.
Specifications
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): 2,0V RMS
XLR output level (0dB FS): 4,0V RMS
Signal-to-noise, weighted (SNR-A): > 120dB
Harmonic distortion (THD+N, 0dB FS): < 0,001%
Headphone output: 2x 150mW on 32Ω, 2x 50mW on 150Ω, 2x 10mW on 600Ω
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
Dimensions (W x D x H): 6,9 x 7,3 x 2,1in (174 x 185 x 52mm)
Weight: 2,37 lbs (1075g)
Power supply: 5V DC, external, Wattson Audio hybrid adapter
Power consumption: 50mW (standby), 3,5 W (playing)
Designed and Crafted in Switzerland
Every Wattson Audio product is designed and crafted in Switzerland, embodying the country's renowned precision and quality. From design to assembly, every detail is executed with care. Enclosures are milled in Switzerland from solid-billet aluminum for strength, durability, and thermal properties, providing a robust, resonance-free foundation critical to sonic excellence.
