Wattson Audio
Madison Amplifier
$6,500.00 USDFeatures
True dual-mono design for maximum channel separation
Collaborative development with CH Precision engineering
Flexible operation modes: stereo, bi-amplification, and monophonic
Ultra-low distortion circuitry for transparent sound reproduction
Rich harmonics and expansive soundstage depth
Premium-grade bipolar output transistors for precise current delivery
Switchable balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs
Robust power supply with symmetrical DC converters
Solid aluminum chassis machined from billet aluminum
Sustainable Swiss manufacturing using recycled materials
Compatible with Madison Streamer for system integration
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Reference-Class Performance
The Madison Amplifier delivers 50watts per channel into 8 ohms,offering more than enough headroom to drive complex loudspeakers with confidence and control.At its core, the amplifieris engineered around a carefully selected Class A/B topology, tuned to deliver rich harmonics,expansive soundstage depth, and ultra-low distortion.A true dual-mono design, the amplifier ensures maximum channel separation and dynamic stability—preserving every detail of the original recording.
A Design Collaboration with CH Precision
The Madison AMPLIFIER emerged from a collaboration between Wattson’s engineers and CH Precision, redefining performance and musicality within its class. Every element embodies the best hallmarks of Swiss engineering and an unwavering commitment to lifelike music reproduction. With a circuit topology influenced by CH's reference-grade designs and a custom power architecture, the Madison delivers dynamics and control with authority. A strategically designed signal path minimizes distortion while preserving harmonic integrity, allowing your favorite recordings to unfold with depth and dimension. Transparency, texture, and tonal purity shape its sonic character, ensuring every note carries weight, presence, and emotional impact that surpasses expectations at this price level. Designed to engage the listener, the Madison transforms musical playback into a deeply immersive experience.
Flexible Power That Evolves With Your System
The Madison Amplifier beginsas a powerful 50-watt-per-channel stereo design, with built-inflexibility to evolve alongside your system. It effortlessly transitions into bi-amplification ormonophonic modes, making system upgrades simple and seamless. In bi-amplification mode, the input signal is routed to both output channels for vertical bi-amping—delivering improved dynamics, resolution, and control without added complexity. In monophonic mode, the amplifier becomes a high-current single-channel unit, optimized for driving demanding speaker loads and allowing convenient placement near the loudspeaker. This adaptable design ensures enduring performance and smooth integration with future loudspeaker upgrades.
Timeless Design, Swiss Made
The Madison’s minimalist enclosure—milled from solid aluminum and finished with precision—reflects Wattson Audio’s design ethos: quiet sophistication and uncompromising attention to detail. It is a visual and tactile match to the Madison Streamer, creating a cohesive and beautifully understated system.The Madison Amplifier represents Swiss engineering distilled into a compact, high-performancedesign. High-density circuitry, a robust power supply with symmetrical DC converters, and alow-feedback Class AB topology establish the foundation for stable,linear operation across anyload. The fully discrete, symmetrical amplification stage maintains signal purity from input to output, with RCA and XLR paths optimized for tonal accuracy and spatial resolution. At the output, a matched pair of high-power bipolar transistors per channel ensures precise current delivery and control, bridging technical precision with musical expression.
Madison AMPLIFIER: Performance Beyond Expectation
At its core, the Madison AMPLIFIER embodies Swiss engineering at its finest. High-density circuitry and precision design converge to achieve sonic performance once reserved for elite amplifiers. Its power supply forms an unshakable foundation—an exceptionally robust, highly filtered, and tightly regulated architecture employing symmetrical DC converters to ensure unwavering current delivery into any load. This approach creates the ideal conditions for the amplifier’s low-feedback Class AB linear circuit, preserving both microdynamic nuance and effortless musical flow. The fully symmetrical amplification stage, built entirely from discrete components, maintains purity from input to output. Whether receiving an unbalanced RCA or XLR signal, the input stage is designed to optimize signal integrity, preserving the original recording's tonal richness and spatial resolution with remarkable fidelity. At the heart of the output stage, a carefully selected pair of high-power bipolar transistors per channel forms the crucial link between electrical precision and musical artistry. This final stage delivers effortless drive, control, and transparency, allowing the Madison AMPLIFIER to reproduce every note with remarkable realism and an emotional connection that transcends expectation.
Swiss Precision, Sustainable Design, Timeless Performance
The Madison AMPLIFIER embodies the ethos of Swiss precision and craftsmanship in a compact form. Its solid-billet aluminum chassis provides excellent shielding and mechanical stability. Locally manufactured with sustainable practices, including utilizing recycled aluminum off-cuts, its design reduces material and energy consumption while maintaining performance and musical integrity. Drawing from CH Precision’s technology, its fast, linear amplification circuitry, switchable modes, and hand-selected components deliver exceptional clarity, control, and musicality. Built to last, the Madison enhances every listening experience while protecting your investment and adapting to your system as it evolves.
A Fusion of CH Precision’s Mastery and Wattson’s Minimalist Vision
The collaboration between CH Precision and Wattson on the Madison AMPLIFIER brings together two distinct yet complementary philosophies, uniting CH Precision’s relentless pursuit of uncompromising performance with Wattson’s vision of refined, accessible, high-performance audio. CH Precision’s expertise in ultra-linear amplification and circuit design ensures that Madison inherits the sonic purity, speed, and control found in reference-level electronics, while Wattson’s approach emphasizes elegant simplicity, compact form, and sustainable craftsmanship. This synergy results in an amplifier that delivers exceptional transparency and musicality, and is versatile and adaptable to evolving systems. By fusing CH Precision’s technical rigor with Wattson’s ethos of simplicity, the Madison AMPLIFIER achieves a rare balance—one that honors the essence of high-end audio while offering a pathway for enthusiasts to experience uncompromised sound in a far more accessible and affordable package.
About Wattson Audio
Wattson Audio is a Swiss audio manufacturer dedicated to creating timeless, precision-engineered products that elevate the musical experience. Rooted in a deep passion for sound, the brand blends advanced technology with minimalist design to deliver pure, emotionally resonant listening.
About CH Precision
CH Precision is a globally respected Swiss manufacturer of reference-level audio electronics,recognized for its meticulous engineering and modular system architecture. With a strong foundation in innovation and precision, CH Precision continues to define he standard for high-performance music reproduction.
Specifications
- Input Impedance
- 100kΩ
- Output Power
- 2 x 50W / 8 Ω; 2 x 75W / 4Ω; 2 x 100W / 2Ω
- Bandwidth
- 1Hz to 400 kHz (-3dB)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR-A)
- > 120dB
- Harmonic Distortion (THD+N, 0dB FS)
- < 0.05%
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 216 x 300 x 87mm; 8.5 x 11.8 x 3.5 inches (without binding posts)
- Weight
- 6.0kg; 13.25lbs
- Power Supply
- 36V DC 350W external