Leak Stereo 230 Integrated Amplifier with DAC & Bluetooth

The Leak Stereo 230 takes the recipe that made the Stereo 130 such a hit and increases the power output whilst also adding HDMI ARC connectivity, making it perfect for connection to AV componentry.

This is the perfect lifestyle solution, being perfect for second systems where sound and functionality are required in a compact package that's able to drive all but the most difficult loudspeakers.

Technical Specifications:

Design Philosophy and Core Technology    
· 2 x 75W (8ohm) / 2 x 115W (4ohm) Class AB
· ST MOSFET TDA7293 Dual Parallel Amplifier
· ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC
· Built-in Certified Hardware MQA Full Decoder (PC USB, Coax, Optical)
· Support Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX / aptX LL) streaming
· Low Noise Moving Magnet Phono stage
· Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone AMP
· Support USB Upgrade
Inputs: 2 x Analogue, 1 x Phono (MM), 1 x SPDIF (Coax), 1 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x HDMI ARC, 1 x PC USB (USB B), 1 x Bluetooth (aptX/aptX LL), 1 x 12V Trigger
Outputs: 1 x PRE Amplifier, 1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger
Sampling Frequency: Optical/Coaxial: 44.1kHz ---192kHz PC USB: 44.1kHz-768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512

Preamplifier Section    
Gain: +41dB (Phono MM)
Input Sensitivity: 550mV (Line, Volume =MAX) & 4.8mV (Phone MM, Volume=MAX)
Input Impedance: 10K (Line) & 47K // 100pF (Phono MM)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.001% (1kHz @2V, TONE=On)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
Output Voltage: 2.3V max. (Volume = MAX)
Output Impedance: 100ohm
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >110dB (Line, A-weighted); >75dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)

DAC    
D to A Converter: ES9038Q2M
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.002% (1kHz @ 0dBFS)
Output level (0dBFS, 1KHz): 2.3Vrms
Max. Sampling Frequency: Optical, Coaxial: 192kHz, PC USB: PCM768kHz, DSD512
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): >115dB (A-weighted)

Power Amplifier Section    
Gain: +32dB
Rated Power Output: 2 x 75W (8ohm, THD<1%); 2 x 115W (4ohm, THD<1%)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.003% (1kHz @30W/8ohm)
Input Sensitivity: 550mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): >109dB (A-weighted

Headphone Amplifier    
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.01% (1kHz, 50mW)
Output Impedance: 4.7ohm
Load Impedance: 16-600ohm

General    
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Net Weight : 12.7kg (Walnut) / 11.1kg (Silver)
Gross Weight: 15.2kg (Walnut) / 12.7kg (Silver)
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 328 x 147 x 414 (Walnut)/300 x 115 x 414 (Silver)
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D): 514 x 428 x 210 (Walnut/Silver)
Finish: Walnut / Silver
Power Requirements (depending on region): 220-240V ~ 50/ 60Hz & 100-120V ~ 50/ 60Hz
Standard Accessories: Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, Antennas, etc.