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Madison Phono
Wattson Audio introduces Madison Phono for Vienna debut
The new phono stage extends Wattson’s analogue line with support for both conventional and optical cartridge systems. Its first public showing places the Swiss brand alongside CH Precision activity around HIGH END Vienna 2026.
Georg S. Kuklick
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Wattson Audio will present the world premiere of the Madison Phono at HIGH END Vienna 2026. The new phono stage is built for multiple cartridge approaches, including optical cartridge playback, and is being introduced as part of the brand’s show activity in Vienna.
The Madison Phono has been developed and manufactured in-house by Wattson Audio in collaboration with CH Precision, which identifies Wattson Audio as its sister company. The product sits alongside Wattson’s Madison Streamer in the brand’s high-end electronics range and is intended to connect analogue playback with digital-domain processing and output options.
Key specifications
Input architecture | Three distinct input architectures |
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Optical compatibility | Dedicated optical input for DS Audio and other optical cartridges |
Cartridge loading | Advanced cartridge loading |
EQ | Multiple EQ curves processed in the digital domain |
Digital output | Output for use with high-end DACs, including Wattson’s Madison Streamer |
Show demonstrations | Traditional moving-coil cartridges and optical phono transducers |
The Madison Phono debut is listed for Stage 1.3 at Tech Gate Vienna, across from the main HIGH END venue. HIGH END Vienna 2026 is scheduled for June 4–7, 2026 at Austria Center Vienna. DS Audio is also exhibiting at the main show in Room 3.64.
Sources
- avcat Audio Visual Breaking News - Wattson Audio Madison Phono Compatible with optical cartridges
