Wattson Audio Power S

Power lies at the foundation of musical performance. In Préverenges, Switzerland—where CH Precision and Wattson Audio share their headquarters, production, and engineering workshops—the same team of engineers and craftsmen pursue a single vision: a common language of precision and the belief that true musical expression begins with flawless power delivery. ​ At CH Precision, power supply design has been elevated to an art form—redefining how scale, speed, and silence can coexist within a digital source. The Madison Power S embodies this same philosophy, distilling that expertise into a compact, purpose-built supply for the Madison Streamers. Crafted with the same intent, by the same minds, it carries forward the artistry of CH and Wattson alike—completing a system built on the harmony between innovation and musical soul. The Madison Power S employs a hybrid power design that merges the efficiency of switching regulation with the finesse of linear control. This combination achieves exceptional electrical performance while minimizing heat and energy loss. Its milled aluminum chassis provides both mechanical stability and electromagnetic isolation, ensuring the internal circuits operate in an electrically silent environment. ​ At the input stage, a precision power line filter suppresses unwanted noise and high-frequency interference before it reaches the switched-mode section. The converted DC is then refined through a combination of passive and active filters, supported by substantial energy storage to maintain voltage stability under dynamic load conditions. The result is a foundation of exceptional purity and responsiveness—allowing the Madison Streamers to perform at their full musical potential. The Madison Power S was conceived as the ideal companion to the Madison Streamer, both architecturally and electronically. Sharing the same footprint and aesthetic language, it forms a unified system that looks—and performs—as one. Fully compatible with all Madison Streamers, past and present, it ensures consistent performance and visual harmony across the entire line. Beneath its precision-milled aluminum enclosure lies a purpose-built power architecture engineered to deliver the cleanest possible current to the Madison Streamer’s sensitive digital stages. ​ By lowering the noise floor and increasing dynamic headroom, the Power S reveals new layers of musical information. Dynamic contrasts become sharper, spatial cues more vivid, and low-level detail emerges from a quieter, blacker background. The result is greater dimensionality, a more stable soundstage, and a sense of effortless realism that deepens the emotional connection to the music. Specifications Universal AC input: 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz Output Voltage: 5.0V DC Maximum output current: 3.0A No load power consumption: < 500mW Power consumption with Madison Streamer in standby: < 500mW Max power consumption with 3A load: 30W Monitoring and protection circuits against over-voltages, over-current, short-circuit, high temperature Primary fuse: 5mm x 20mm, slow blow, T500mA 250VAC Dimensions (W x D x H): 175 x 155 x 87mm (6.9 x 6.1 x 3.5in) Net weight: 2.3kg (5.1 lbs)