British hi-fi brand Leak continues its quiet but confident comeback with the introduction of the Leak TruStream, the company’s first dedicated music streamer. After successfully reviving its reputation with products such as the Stereo 130 integrated amplifier and the CDT CD transport, Leak now expands its lineup into the world of high-resolution network audio—an essential component of today’s audiophile systems.
The TruStream blends Leak’s unmistakable vintage design language with modern digital technology, aiming to deliver the convenience of streaming without compromising the musical character that has long defined the brand.
The Leak TruStream combines vintage hi-fi design with modern streaming technology, featuring a walnut cabinet and aluminum chassis.
A Modern DAC at the Core
At the heart of the Leak TruStream sits the highly regarded ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC, one of the most capable converter chips used in contemporary high-end digital audio. Built on ESS Technology’s HyperStream II architecture, the DAC is paired with the company’s Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, a technology designed to reduce timing errors that can blur musical detail and compromise accuracy.
Leak has also implemented an active post-filter stage, carefully tuned to extract the full performance potential of the DAC. According to the company, this approach helps maximize dynamic range and preserve subtle musical nuances, ensuring that high-resolution recordings maintain their depth, clarity, and realism.
High-Resolution Streaming Platform
For its streaming engine, Leak has partnered with Silent Angel, utilizing the same network platform found in the Mission 778S streaming amplifier. This platform enables the TruStream to handle extremely high-resolution audio formats, including PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD up to DSD512, making it capable of reproducing even the most demanding digital files.
Inside the Leak TruStream is an ESS ES9038Q2M DAC with HyperStream II architecture, delivering high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/768 kHz PCM and DSD512.
The streamer integrates seamlessly with today’s major streaming ecosystems. Support includes TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and TuneIn internet radio, alongside Silent Angel’s own radio service. For users with local music libraries, the TruStream also supports UPnP/DLNA playback from network servers and carries Roon Ready certification, allowing it to function as a high-quality endpoint within a Roon-based system.
Versatile Connectivity for Modern Systems
Leak has designed the TruStream to integrate easily into a wide range of audio systems. The unit provides both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, allowing direct connection to integrated amplifiers or preamplifiers. Digital outputs are also available via optical and coaxial connections, enabling the streamer to function as a transport for external DACs.
Additional connectivity includes a USB-C audio input and dual USB-A ports for attaching external storage devices containing music libraries. For personal listening, Leak has also included a 6.35 mm headphone output, making the TruStream a versatile digital hub for both speaker-based and headphone systems.
With balanced XLR, RCA, digital outputs, and broad streaming support including TIDAL Connect and Roon Ready, the Leak TruStream fits easily into modern audiophile systems.
Classic Leak Styling
While its internal technology is thoroughly modern, the TruStream’s appearance pays homage to Leak’s mid-century heritage. The component features a walnut-finished cabinet paired with a brushed aluminum chassis, echoing the visual identity that made Leak products so recognizable during the golden era of hi-fi.
This combination of retro aesthetics and contemporary streaming functionality reflects Leak’s broader philosophy: preserving the charm of classic hi-fi design while delivering the performance and convenience demanded by modern listeners.
Price and Availability
The Leak TruStream is expected to become available in April 2026, with a suggested retail price of €1,199 / $1,495. Positioned as a premium yet accessible network streamer, it aims to bring high-resolution streaming, broad platform compatibility, and timeless design together in a single elegant component—an appealing proposition for both longtime Leak fans and newcomers building modern audiophile systems.
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