Wattson Audio Madison Phono | Swiss Reference Phono Preamplifier

The Romance of Vinyl. The Intelligence of Modern Engineering.

A personal introduction from Sunil at Sunny's Audio Video

Every once in a while, a product comes along that makes me stop, smile, and appreciate just how wonderful this industry continues to be. The Wattson Audio Madison Phono is one of those products.

I have always loved vinyl. There is something magical about placing a record on a beautiful turntable, lowering the tonearm, and allowing music to fill the room. The delicate texture of a violin, the body of a grand piano, and the unmistakable presence of a human voice make it an experience that goes beyond simply listening.

At Sunny's, we have spent decades exploring wonderful analog products, from beautifully engineered turntables and tonearms to exceptional phono preamplifiers. What Wattson Audio has accomplished with the Madison Phono is genuinely exciting.

Call for availability and personal pricing: (626) 966-6259. Complimentary shipping throughout the USA.

A Little Swiss Magic

One of the things I admire most about Wattson Audio is its engineering philosophy. Sometimes, the greatest achievement is taking sophisticated technology, refining it, and presenting it in something compact, elegant, and easy to live with.

The Madison Phono captures that philosophy wonderfully. Its machined aluminum chassis is understated and stylish, with a small footprint that respects your listening space. A compact enclosure, thoughtful engineering, and a genuine appreciation for music.

Choose the Right Partner for Your Cartridge

Rather than expecting a single conventional input stage to accommodate every cartridge, the Madison Phono is offered in three purpose-built versions. Each is designed around how its particular cartridge generates a musical signal. These are separate versions, not three switchable inputs in one unit.

• Voltage: For moving-magnet and compatible high-impedance moving-coil cartridges, with adjustable gain and loading.
• Current: For compatible low-impedance moving-coil cartridges. An active transimpedance input senses the cartridge's current rather than using conventional voltage sensing.
• Optical: A dedicated version for DS Audio optical cartridges, using an active transimpedance architecture.

Three different approaches, each with a common purpose: respecting the source. Please call us with your cartridge model so we can help select the appropriate version.

When Analog Meets Digital

The Madison Phono amplifies the cartridge's analog signal through a linear analog circuit, then converts it at 32-bit / 384 kHz for digital equalization. This allows precise equalization while keeping the analog input circuitry streamlined.

For collectors of older records, its selection of equalization curves includes RIAA, Columbia, Teldec, EMI, and Decca. It offers an opportunity to explore treasured recordings with an equalization curve appropriate to their original mastering.

This isn't technology for the sake of technology. It is thoughtful engineering in service of musical enjoyment.

Beautifully at Home in Your System

For a traditional system, connect the analog RCA outputs to your preamplifier or integrated amplifier. Coaxial and optical digital outputs also allow integration with a compatible Wattson Madison Streamer or another external DAC.

Your cherished records can become part of a contemporary music system while preserving the pleasure and ritual of vinyl playback. The optional Wattson Madison Power S external power supply offers another route to explore your system's performance.

I love the idea of pairing the Madison Phono with a wonderful Brinkmann turntable, a carefully selected cartridge, and beautifully matched electronics. A system doesn't need to be enormous to be extraordinary. It needs to be thoughtfully selected, properly installed, and brought together with an understanding of music. That is something we love doing at Sunny's.

Personal Consultation & Complimentary USA Shipping

We are delighted to offer the Wattson Audio Madison Phono and would love to help you explore which version best suits your turntable, tonearm, and cartridge. Whether you are rediscovering your record collection, building your first serious analog system, or refining a reference setup, I would be delighted to have a conversation with you.

The Madison Phono is offered through direct personal consultation rather than online checkout, in keeping with the manufacturer's sales requirements. Please call to discuss product selection, availability, and pricing.

Sunny's Audio Video is authorized to ship the Madison Phono throughout the United States, with complimentary shipping to customers anywhere in the USA, including Hawaii. You do not have to live near our Covina showroom to enjoy our personal service.

Call (626) 966-6259 for Personal Pricing or email sales@sunnyaudiovideo.com.

Visit Sunny's Audio Video

Music lovers from across the USA, including Hawaii, are warmly invited to experience the Sunny Components Inc. showroom at 1370 E Cypress Street, Suite D, Covina, CA 91724. Enjoy a welcoming showroom experience and private auditions by appointment, with easy freeway access from LA, Orange County, Pasadena, Pomona, and the Inland Empire.

Call (626) 966-6259 or (626) 975-1353 to plan your visit and discuss audition availability.

I look forward to sharing this remarkable piece of Swiss engineering with you.

Sunil Merchant
Sunny's Audio Video

Wonderful Music. Thoughtful Engineering. Personal Service. Because the finest audio experiences begin with a conversation.