{"id":524352,"date":"2026-03-07T09:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T09:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/524352\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T09:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T09:19:09","slug":"leak-announces-trustream-streaming-dac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/524352\/","title":{"rendered":"LEAK announces TruStream streaming DAC"},"content":{"rendered":"

LEAK has announced its first streaming DAC. The TruStream follows the Stereo 130 and Stereo 230 integrated amplifiers, the CDT CD transport and the Sandwich loudspeaker into a product lineup rebuilt from scratch since the brand\u2019s revival in 2020.<\/p>\n

The aesthetic carries over from the rest of the range: a walnut wood-veneered cabinet over an aluminium chassis, a design language that traces its lineage back to the Stereo 30 amplifier of 1963. It is the same mid-century look that has defined LEAK\u2019s relaunch, and for buyers already invested in the brand\u2019s amplifiers or transport, the TruStream will slot visually into an existing setup without friction.<\/p>\n

Streaming engine<\/p>\n

At its core is a Silent Angel streaming platform, the same technology underpinning the Mission 778S, which also launched in early 2026. LEAK and Mission share a parent company in China\u2019s IAG. The streaming software is a custom build on Silent Angel\u2019s VitOS platform, with control apps available for iOS and Android.<\/p>\n

But you might not need that app. Streaming service integration here covers Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, TuneIn, Roon Ready, Apple AirPlay 2 and DLNA\/UPnP. Network streaming is handled by dual-band Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet.<\/p>\n

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More connectivity<\/p>\n

On the digital input side, there is a USB-C port for PC\/Mac hook-ups. Analogue outputs include balanced XLR, single-ended RCA and a 6.35mm headphone output. Digital outputs run to TOSLINK and coaxial. A 12V trigger input and link output are also present.<\/p>\n

A neat wrinkle: the two USB-A ports serve double duty. They accept USB storage devices for local playback but can also act as digital outputs to feed an external DAC.<\/p>\n

Internal DAC<\/p>\n

According to LEAK, the TruStream differs from the Mission 778S internally, most notably in its power supply: a Noratel toroidal transformer replaces the unit used in the 778S, with dedicated supplies for the XMOS chip, MCU and DAC stage. That DAC is built around an ESS ES9038Q2M and a Class A post-DAC filter. PCM support reaches 32-bit\/768kHz and native DSD to DSD512.<\/p>\n

The LEAK TruStream is due to ship in April, priced at \u00a3999.<\/p>\n

Further information: LEAK<\/a><\/p>\n

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