{"product_id":"wattson-audio-madison-phono-pre-amplifier","title":"Wattson Audio Madison Phono pre-amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWattson Audio announces the Madison Phono, a compact phono\u003cbr\u003estage that combines precision digital processing with the com\u003cbr\u003epany’s high-density engineering philosophy to rethink vinyl replay\u003cbr\u003efor contemporary systems. Designed for moving magnet, moving\u003cbr\u003ecoil, and DS Audio photo-electric cartridges, the Madison Phono\u003cbr\u003euses dedicated input-stage architectures tailored to the electrical\u003cbr\u003ebehavior of each source.\u003cbr\u003eWith support for RIAA, Columbia, Teldec, EMI, and Decca\u003cbr\u003ecurves, plus both digital and analog outputs, the Madison Phono\u003cbr\u003eintegrates naturally into contemporary high-performance audio\u003cbr\u003esystems while preserving the unique musical character of vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for the Cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Madison Phono uses a modular input-board architecture.\u003cbr\u003eEach unit is fitted with a single input board, specified at the time\u003cbr\u003eof order for voltage, current, or optical cartridge operation. This\u003cbr\u003eallows Wattson Audio’s engineers to optimize the input stage\u003cbr\u003efor the specific cartridge type it serves, without adding the cost,\u003cbr\u003ecomplexity, or redundancy of unused circuitry. The board may also\u003cbr\u003ebe replaced later, allowing the Madison Phono to be reconfigured as\u003cbr\u003ecartridges or listening priorities change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Platform, Three Purpose-Built Input Stages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Madison Phono is supplied with one of three dedicated input\u003cbr\u003eboards—Voltage, Current, or Optical—specified at time of order. For\u003cbr\u003emoving magnet and high-impedance moving coil cartridges, the\u003cbr\u003evoltage-input board combines a linear-stage amplification circuit\u003cbr\u003ewith four defined gain and load settings, making setup simple while\u003cbr\u003epreserving dynamic character and tonal balance.\u003cbr\u003eFor low-impedance moving coil cartridges, the current-input board\u003cbr\u003euses a true active transimpedance amplifier derived from CH\u003cbr\u003ePrecision technology and unique to Wattson Audio. By utlizing the\u003cbr\u003ecartridge’s current signal directly at the input, it reduces sensitivity\u003cbr\u003eto cables and loading interactions, preserving frequency response,\u003cbr\u003etransient precision, and low noise.\u003cbr\u003eFor DS Audio photo-electric cartridges, the Madison Phono uses a\u003cbr\u003ededicated input stage operating in photoconductive mode, built around\u003cbr\u003ea true active transimpedance amplifier designed specifically for optical\u003cbr\u003ecartridge replay.\u003cbr\u003eUnlike the common voltage approach seen in many designs, this\u003cbr\u003eactive circuit drastically improves dynamic performances. Frequency\u003cbr\u003eresponse remains more stable, transients are preserved with greater\u003cbr\u003eprecision, and the noise floor stays lower—allowing the cartridge’s\u003cbr\u003espeed, clarity, and low-level information to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Madison Phono, equalization is removed from the analog\u003cbr\u003esignal path. The cartridge signal is first amplified by a fully linear\u003cbr\u003eanalog stage, then digitized at 32-bit\/384 kHz DXD resolution,\u003cbr\u003ewhere correction curves and filtering are applied in the digital\u003cbr\u003edomain.\u003cbr\u003eThis approach allows equalization to be implemented with\u003cbr\u003eexceptional precision, repeatability, and flexibility, while keeping\u003cbr\u003ethe sensitive analog amplification circuitry simpler and more\u003cbr\u003estable. RIAA, Columbia, Teldec, EMI, and Decca curves can be\u003cbr\u003eapplied with ±0.1 dB accuracy, allowing records mastered under\u003cbr\u003edifferent historical standards to be reproduced with the correct\u003cbr\u003etonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerS: Deeper Silence, Greater Expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Madison products, the Madison Phono can be upgraded with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe external PowerS supply. By lowering the noise floor and increas-\u003cbr\u003eing dynamic headroom, the PowerS allows more of the signal’s fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estructure to emerge. Dynamic contrasts become more immediate,\u003cbr\u003espatial cues more precisely resolved, and low-level detail appears\u003cbr\u003eagainst a quieter, more stable background. The effect is not merely\u003cbr\u003emore information, but greater dimensionality, a more coherent\u003cbr\u003esoundstage, and a more effortless sense of musical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability and Price\u003cbr\u003eThe Madison Phono is available now at your favorite authorized\u003cbr\u003eWattson Audio retailer.\u003cbr\u003eMSRP: $5,495; €5.240 (Inc VAT) Includes one input board, specified at\u003cbr\u003etime of order: Voltage, Current, or Optical.\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Input Boards: $500; €500 (Inc VAT) Voltage, Current, and\u003cbr\u003eOptical input boards may be purchased separately, allowing the Madison\u003cbr\u003ePhono to be reconfigured if system requirements change. Only one input\u003cbr\u003eboard can be installed at a time.\u003cbr\u003eAbout Wattson Audio\u003cbr\u003eWattson Audio is a Swiss audio manufacturer dedicated to\u003cbr\u003ecreating timeless, precision-engineered products that elevate\u003cbr\u003ethe musical experience. Rooted in a deep passion for sound, the\u003cbr\u003ebrand blends advanced technology with minimalist design to\u003cbr\u003edeliver pure, emotionally resonant listening.\u003cbr\u003eAbout CH Precision\u003cbr\u003eCH Precision is a globally respected Swiss manufacturer of\u003cbr\u003ereference-level audio electronics, recognized for its meticulous\u003cbr\u003eengineering and modular system architecture. With a strong\u003cbr\u003efoundation in innovation and precision, CH Precision continues\u003cbr\u003eto define the standard for high-performance music reproduction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wattson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48993389117694,"sku":null,"price":5495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/sunnyaudiovideo.com\/products\/wattson-audio-madison-phono-pre-amplifier","provider":"Sunny Components Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}