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📌LAB POINTS
bestselling integrated amplifier paired with matching CD / media player; compatible with any turntable; features Bluetooth input
amp features aptX Bluetooth HD and premium ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC
CDT features front-panel USB port supporting playback of WMA, MP3, WAV and AAC files
treble + bass control, front panel 1/4" headphone output
includes optical cable for connection
"If you're looking for a CD system or something that can handle both CDs + vinyl, this is your high-end solution. The CD signal runs through the amp's premium ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC for excellent sound quality. This setup works with any turntable and also features Bluetooth." - TTL
🔑KEY FEATURES
amplifier rated output power 2x45W (8ohm) / 2x65W (4ohm)
amplifier dimensions: 12.83" x 5.74" x 10.86" / 326 x 146 x 276mm
amplifier weight: 18.29 lbs / 8.3 kg
CD player sampling frequency: 44.1kHz
CD player digital outputs: 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical (no RCA)
CD player dimensions: 12.83" x 5.57" x 11.14" / 326 x 141 x 283mm
CD player weight: 15.21 lbs / 6.89kg
📦COMES WITH
Leak: 130 Integrated Amplifier
Leak: CDT CD Player
optical cable
for an option with speakers, check out this package
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Founded in 1934 by Harold Joseph Leak in London, England, LEAK emerged as a pioneering force in British hi-fi, initially crafting public address systems and cinema amplifiers before pivoting to high-fidelity home audio amid post-war innovation. With engineer Ted Ashley's contributions, the brand rode the 1950s hi-fi boom, producing landmark valve amplifiers like the TL/12 series, which set benchmarks for low distortion and performance, establishing LEAK as a global leader in affordable excellence.
LEAK specialized in integrated amplifiers, such as the iconic Stereo 20, Stereo 30, and Stereo 50, alongside innovative loudspeakers featuring the patented "Sandwich" foam-core drivers for precise bass and clarity. The lineup extended to radio tuners, pickups, tonearms, and turntables, blending valve warmth with emerging transistor tech to dominate the stereo era.
Acquired by the Rank Organisation in 1969 and dormant by the late 1970s amid Japanese competition, LEAK's revival under the IAG Group since 2020 honors its heritage with modern classics like the Stereo 130 and 230 integrated amplifiers, plus CD transports and streamers. Revered by vintage collectors for cult models like the Stereo 30, it holds mid-tier prestige today—delivering high-end British sound at accessible prices for discerning buyers seeking timeless refinement.
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