{"product_id":"wattson-mle-streamer","title":"Wattson Audio Madison Lounge Edition Streamer","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-end digital replay without the cost, size and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith exactly the same, sophisticated, DSP-based, spline filtering algorithm and proprietary ethernet interface, the same milled-from-solid casework and minimalist but carefully selected features as the standard Madison, the LE version already offers digital input and conversion capabilities that are well beyond its price point. So, to build a better Madison, we looked at the analogue output stage, the power supply and the filtering, improving its performance still further in the digital domain while increasing the musical capabilities and output characteristics of the analogue circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Madison LE still uses an external energy-efficient, switch-mode power-supply, but we were able to engineer it for reduced noise levels with the addition of an AC input filter and greater stability, by adding linear regulation. In turn, that demanded a bigger box. We could have used the same, precision machined casework as the Madison itself, but instead, given that the power supply is best placed remotely and thus, out of sight, we chose to reduce the overall price of the product by using a cost-effective, generic case: maximum increase in performance, minimum increase in price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also doubled the amount of power supply capacitance and improved the quality of the capacitors themselves. Then we designed an all-new analogue output stage. The fully balanced and differential circuit uses two pairs of op-amps per channel, allowing us to optimise the interface to the DAC chips and improve the LEs ability to drive a connected power amp. We also took the opportunity to improve the quality of the critical coupling caps between the DAC chips and the analogue output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Madison LE extends the Wattson Audio concept of value-engineering. Like all of our products, it leverages the power of sophisticated, DSP-driven digital circuitry to deliver remarkable musical performance. But by budgeting additional engineering and material resources to the power supply and analogue sections, it provides an even better working environment for its digital circuitry and an even more capable output stage with very real musical benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its ghostly quiet noise floor and the ability to really drive the connected power amp(s), the Madison LE delivers musical dynamics and authority, nuance and subtleties that are normally the province of vastly more expensive (and far larger) products. It stays true to the Wattson Audio ethos of superior musical performance, coupled to forward looking, space efficient and resource sensitive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue high-end performance has never been more accessible or easier to live with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary bit perfect and asynchronous streaming solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for PCM and DSD high-definition formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew up-sampling process with time-domain optimization, legacy of the famous Anagram Technology up-samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLossless LEEDH Processing volume control for direct connection to power amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable bass response to compensate for speaker placement near walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low phase noise oscillators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne D\/A converter chip per channel in dual differential mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-symmetric analogue output stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low-noise power supply circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined out of a solid aluminium block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign, manufacturing and assembling entirely made in Switzerland and in EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork streaming resolution: PCM up to 32-bit 384kHz, DSD up to 256x (11,2896MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS\/PDIF input resolution: PCM up to 24-bit 192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA output level (0dB FS): 2,0V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR output level (0dB FS): 4,0V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise, weighted (SNR-A): \u0026gt; 120dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonic distortion (THD+N, 0dB FS): \u0026lt; 0,001%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: 2x 150mW on 32, 2x 50mW on 150, 2x 10mW on 600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork input: 100Mbit\/s Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital inputs: 1x S\/PDIF on RCA connector, PCM and 1x S\/PDIF on TOSLink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue outputs: 1x unbalanced on RCA connectors and 1x balanced on XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: 6.35mm Jack connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical and electrical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W x D x H): 6,9 x 7,3 x 2,1in (174 x 185 x 52mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,37lb (1075g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 5V DC, external, medical grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 50mW (idle), 3,5 W (playing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRestitution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported compression formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl protocols: UPnP\/DLNA, AirPlay, TIDAL connect, Roon Ready, Audirvana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming services brought by the Wattson Music app: TIDAL¹, Qobuz², airable radios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¹ requires a TIDAL service account and subscription, not included with the product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e² requires a Qobuz service account and subscription, not included with the product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Wattson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51937642709258,"sku":"WATTSONAUD-1053","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/wattson-audio-madison-lounge-edition-streamer-44636-1-p.webp?v=1760359073","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/wattson-mle-streamer","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}