Description
LEAK Stereo 230 Integrated Amplifier – Power Meets Elegance
The LEAK Stereo 230 is a modern integrated amplifier built on the legacy of the original LEAK ethos—performance, reliability, and craftsmanship. With its classic styling and contemporary internals, it offers a perfect balance between retro aesthetics and cutting-edge functionality.
Class-Leading Amplification
Delivering 115W per channel (into 4Ω), the Stereo 230 offers serious power for those who demand room-filling sound. Whether you’re driving bookshelf speakers or large floorstanders, the amplifier maintains control, detail, and musicality across genres and volumes.
Turntable Ready with Built-In Phono Stage
A dedicated Moving Magnet (MM) phono input ensures that vinyl lovers can connect directly without needing an external phono stage. The JFET-based low-noise design offers precise RIAA equalisation, bringing warmth and clarity to your analogue collection.
Modern Connectivity – Now with HDMI ARC
The newly added HDMI ARC function allows seamless integration with TVs, making the Stereo 230 a true hub for both music and film enthusiasts. Digital inputs include optical, coaxial, USB-B, and Bluetooth 5.0 (with aptX support) for high-fidelity streaming from nearly any device.
High-Performance DAC and Full MQA Decoding
Equipped with the premium ES9038Q2M DAC, the Stereo 230 supports PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512 via USB. It also features full MQA decoding, allowing for bit-perfect playback from streaming platforms like TIDAL, ensuring audiophile-grade digital listening.
Dedicated Headphone Amplifier
With a specially designed current-feedback headphone circuit, the Stereo 230 offers a dynamic and detailed performance that rivals standalone headphone amps. It handles everything from easy-to-drive IEMs to high-impedance audiophile headphones.
Timeless LEAK Design
True to the LEAK heritage, the Stereo 230 is available in both silver or walnut finishes—each meticulously crafted to suit any premium audio setup. The retro front fascia conceals a versatile, powerful machine that honours the past while embracing the present.
Key Features:
- 115W per channel Class AB amplifier with ST MOSFET architecture
- Built-in Moving Magnet phono stage for turntable connection
- High-end ES9038Q2M DAC with MQA full decoding support
- New HDMI ARC input for high-quality TV audio integration
- Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX and aptX LL for wireless streaming
- Current-feedback headphone amplifier for detailed personal listening
- Elegant retro design with walnut or silver finishes
