{"product_id":"leak-stereo-230-walnut-integrated-amplifier-with-dac","title":"LEAK STEREO 230 Walnut Integrated Amplifier with DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe LEAK STEREO 230 is a high-performance integrated amplifier offering 115w per channel, HDMI ARC connectivity, and a variety of analogue and digital inputs. It features a built-in MM phono pre-amplifier and supports Bluetooth streaming with aptX and AAC codecs. Combining modern performance with classic LEAK styling, it’s designed for both audiophiles and cinephiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirmly re-established as a Hi-Fi mainstay, the LEAK product portfolio is expanding with the new LEAK STEREO 230 – a high-performance, high fidelity integrated amplifier designed for the modern-day audio and movie enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilding upon the class and style that made the STEREO 130 a rip-roaring success, the LEAK STEREO 230 adds more power, more functionality and more substance for the discerning audiophile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to be the perfect match for a wide variety of sources and provide higher levels of amplification, the LEAK STEREO 230 offers a 115w per channel output.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt also offers a newly developed HDMI ARC connectivity function to realise the highest quality audio in AV applications, for a fully equipped integrated amplifier to meet the demands of modern audiophiles and cinephiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe LEAK STEREO 230 can be connected to a host of analogue and digital sources, thanks to its diversity of inputs. A built-in Moving Magnet (MM) phono pre-amplifier allows for direct connection to turntable record players.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo fully accommodate the modern-day music enthusiast, much effort has been made to ensure the LEAK STEREO 230’s digital circuitry delivers the level of quality one might expect of a high-performance standalone D\/A converter, let alone an integrated amplifier solution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can also stream music to the LEAK STEREO 230 from any Bluetooth device, such as portable music players, tablet PCs or smartphones, via the built-in aptX and AAC Bluetooth codec. One can therefore enjoy CD quality audio over the Bluetooth wireless connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarefully designed in line with the LEAK ethos of performance, reliability and craftsmanship, the LEAK STEREO 230 matches contemporary performance with stand-out, classic LEAK styling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional audiophiles will recognise the assured quality in the high-quality, low-noise turntable input of the LEAK STEREO 230. Optimised for moving magnet cartridges, the JFET-based circuit offers precise RIAA equalisation in accordance with de facto industry standards for vinyl record playback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Users\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe LEAK STEREO 230 uses a dedicated amplifier circuit with current-feedback technology for the headphones output. Equal in performance to standalone headphone amplifiers, beyond the price-class of this complete system, the design offers high-speed output signal transition thanks to a high slew rate. The result is a dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversion without Compromise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilising the acclaimed ES9038Q2M Reference chip with ESS Technology’s 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the LEAK STEREO 230 offers ultra-low noise, high dynamic range of digital audio files with a sampling rate of up to 768kHz (PCM) and DSD512.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARC de Triomphe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with an Audio Return Channel (ARC) connection, the LEAK STEREO 230 integrated perfectly for home AV applications, bringing the LEAk Hi-Fi pedigree to your Screen too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Enthusiast at it's Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe LEAK STEREO 230's all round performance is engaging, detailed and refined. Detail, timing and dynamics excel, regardless of source or medium. Deisgned for the modern-day music enthusiast with a nod to LEAK's heritage, the LEAK STEREO 130 does not discriminate when it comes to expression and enjoyment of your music reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSize and Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WxHxD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328mm x 147mm x 414mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.7kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Philosophy and Core Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 75W (8ohm) \/ 2 x 115W (4ohm) Class AB\u003cbr\u003eST MOSFET TDA7293 Dual Parallel Amplifier\u003cbr\u003eES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-in Certified Hardware MQA Full Decoder (PC USB, Coax, Optical)\u003cbr\u003eSupport Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX \/ aptX LL) streaming\u003cbr\u003eLow Noise Moving Magnet Phono stage\u003cbr\u003eDedicated Current-Feedback Headphone AMP\u003cbr\u003eSupport USB Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x PRE Amplifier, 1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical\/Coaxial: 44.1kHz ---192kHz\u003cbr\u003ePC USB: 44.1kHz-768kHz (PCM) \/ DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreamplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+41dB (Phono MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550mV (Line, Volume =MAX)\u003cbr\u003e4.8mV (Phone MM, Volume=MAX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10K (Line)\u003cbr\u003e47K \/\/ 100pF (Phono MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.001% (1kHz @2V, TONE=On)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz-20kHz (+\/-0.1dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3V max. 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