Product Description
Wattson Audio are receiving critical acclaim for producing what is effectively an entry-level CH Precision-related device. Absolute value whilst borrowing from ultra high-end principles of design and manufacturing from the Swiss giant! And at a time where many people are looking to consolidate components and space, this range from Wattson makes a lot of sense. If you're shopping for a power amp, this one ticks all the important boxes.
The Madison Amplifier was developed through direct engineering collaboration between Wattson and CH Precision. That collaboration shaped the amplifier where it matters most: topology, power strategy, device selection, and overall circuit behaviour. The result is a compact amplifier built with real structural seriousness. It applies lessons from CH Precision’s engineering culture to a more accessible platform.
The Madison Amplifier features a low-feedback Class A/B linear circuit, a robust, regulated and filtered power supply, and a fully symmetrical discrete amplification stage in a compact form. From the input stage onward, the circuit remains fully symmetrical and fully discrete, preserving the amplifier’s structural consistency whether the incoming signal is balanced or unbalanced.
This amp supports Stereo, Mono, and Bi-Amp operation. Madison’s amplification stage is built around components derived from reference-grade designs developed with CH Precision. At its core are the same bipolar output devices used in the M10 Reference Amplifier, implemented here as one device per rail. These devices give the output stage a foundation proven at the highest level.​
The ultra-high quality of the parts ensures predictable electrical behaviour under temperature variations and dynamic demand. Bias stability reduces crossover distortion, and controlled feedback sustains linear gain while preserving harmonic nuance. Stability in the circuit translates directly into coherence in musical phrasing: tonal structures remain intact from soft passages through peak dynamics, and instrumental texture persists under load.
Specifications:
- Power: Stereo/bi-amp - 50w (8ohm), 75w (4ohm), 100w (2ohm)
- Power: Mono - 1x50w (8 ohm), 1x100w (4ohm), 1x150w (2ohm)
- Dimensions 216 x 300 x 87mm (WxDxH)
- Weight: 6kg
- Power supply: External 36vdc 350w
- Power consumption: <0.5w standby, 20w idle, 450w max
- Firmware updates available via ethernet
- Input: XLR and RCA
- Impedance: 100kohm
- Nominal level: 2v rms
- THD: <0.05%
