LEAK STEREO 230

The LEAK Stereo 230 presents itself as an integrated amplifier designed for those seeking an exceptional audio experience combined with refined aesthetics. Developed to expand the renowned LEAK lineup, this model blends modern performance with a timeless classic design, available in an elegant silver finish or with wooden accents, making it perfect to complement vintage speakers or retro-styled interiors.

Its power, rated at 115 watts per channel at 4 ohms and 75 watts at 8 ohms, represents a significant upgrade over the previous Stereo 130, delivering a more immersive and dynamic listening experience. The latest HDMI ARC support allows easy, high-fidelity connection with AV systems, ensuring clear and detailed audio reproduction for movies, music, and multimedia content.

The amplifier offers comprehensive and versatile connectivity, accommodating both analog and digital sources. The integrated phono preamplifier allows connection of a turntable with a Moving Magnet cartridge, making it ideal for vinyl enthusiasts. Headphone lovers benefit from the dedicated current-feedback circuit, delivering performance comparable to high-end standalone headphone amplifiers, ensuring precise and immersive listening.

Digital music fans will appreciate the integrated Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC, supporting files up to 192 kHz via optical and coaxial inputs, and up to 768 kHz via USB connection to a PC. Wireless streaming via Bluetooth aptX and AAC completes the modern experience, enabling quick playback from mobile devices without compromising sound quality. The LEAK Stereo 230 thus combines power, versatility, and style, setting a new standard for Hi-Fi and home cinema audio enthusiasts.

Technical Specifications:

• D/A Converter: ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9038Q2M
• Input Sampling Rate: Optical, coaxial 44.1 kHz~192 kHz; USB 44.1 kHz~512 kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
• Output Power: 2 x 115W (4 ohms); 2 x 75W (8 ohms)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.003% (1kHz @ 30W / 8 ohms)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.5dB)
• Analog Inputs: 2 x RCA (AUX1, AUX2); 1 x RCA (Phono MM)
• Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical TOSlink; 1 x RCA COAX (MQA Full Decoder); 1 x USB type B (full MQA decoder, Roon tested)
• Analog Outputs: 1 x RCA (PRE OUT)
• Digital Outputs: 1 x Optical TOSlink; 1 x RCA COAX (full MQA decoder)
• Sensitivity / Impedance: 550mV (RCA AUX IN); 10k ohms (AUX); 4.1mV (Phono MM); 47k ohms / 100pF (Phono MM)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): ≥ 109dB (A-weighted); Pre out S/N >110dB (A-weighted)
• Pre Out Level: 2.3Vrms
• Pre Out THD: <0.002%
• Bluetooth: version 5.0; A2DP profile; aptX / aptX HD codec
• Power Requirements: 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz (region-dependent); 100-120V ~ 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 328 x 147 x 414 mm (Walnut); 328 x 115 x 414 mm (Silver)
• Net Weight: 12.7 kg (Walnut); 11.1 kg (Silver)