Long Live British Hi-Fi: Retro-Styled Leak Stereo 230 Integrated Amplifier Features Robust Connectivity and SABRE DAC, Delivers 75Wpc Output
The successful relaunch of one of British audio’s most beloved companies continues with the Leak Stereo 230 integrated amplifier. Building off the design of the firm’s Stereo 130, this 28-pound unit offers 75Wpc output (into eight ohms) and a host of connectivity to accommodate users who want a versatile high-end component for both music and movies. Two analog inputs accompany an MM phono input, two SPDIF inputs, a USB-B input, and HDMI ARC connection for high-def TVs. Stereo 230 invites you to enjoy everything from high-res streams to LPs to blockbuster films in exceptional fidelity.
Elegantly retro in appearance, Stereo 230 boasts a powerful amplification section and low-distortion preamplifier section that combine to process signals with care and clarity. A SABRE ES9038Q2M DAC accommodates up to 768kHz PCM and DSD512. You can also stream music to Stereo 230 via its built-in aptX and AAC Bluetooth codecs. Want to listen in private? A headphone output is also here. So is a 12V trigger so you can integrate Stereo 230 into your existing setup with minimal fuss.
Measuring 5.8 x 16.3 x 12.9 inches (HWD), Stereo 230 also comes with a remote control and wood-accented aesthetics that practically scream “long live British hi-fi.”
"[The] 230 is an example of how far the sound quality and versatility of affordable audiophile gear has come in the last few years. ...[We] didn't hear a $1500 product; [we] heard a well-designed product regardless of price."
—Stereophile, Class B Recommended Component
Inputs: 2 x Analog, 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
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Power Requirements: 100-120V ~ 50/60Hz
Weight: 28.0 lbs.
Dimensions (WHD): 12.9" x 5.8" x 16.3"
Standard Accessories: Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, Antennas, etc.
