British hi-fi brand Leak has unveiled its first dedicated music streamer, the TruStream, blending modern network audio features with the brand’s signature mid-century styling.
The new component is designed to sit alongside Leak’s revived hi-fi lineup — including the Leak Stereo 130 and Leak Stereo 230. However, it shifts the focus firmly to modern streaming setups.
Inside, the TruStream runs on a streaming platform developed with Silent Angel, using multi-core ARM Cortex-A72 and A53 processors to handle playback and networking.
Additionally, the platform powers a dedicated control app on iOS and Android based on Silent Angel’s VitOS software. It also supports popular streaming services like Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and TuneIn internet radio.
There are plenty of ways to get music in and out of the device too. Dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet handles network streaming, while there’s USB-C for direct playback from a PC or Mac, plus two USB-A ports for storage drives. Furthermore, the streamer also offers optical and coaxial digital outputs for connecting to an external DAC.
For analogue systems, Leak includes both balanced XLR and RCA outputs. There is also a built-in headphone amplifier with a 6.35mm jack for direct listening.
The digital-to-analogue conversion is handled by the ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M, a 32-bit DAC paired with Leak’s custom Class A output stage and dedicated clock and power circuitry. This design is intended to minimise noise and distortion while preserving dynamic range and detail.
Hi-res support is extensive. The TruStream can play PCM audio up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512. It also supports formats like FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF and APE, plus lossy standards such as MP3 and AAC.
Despite all the modern tech, the design is intentionally retro. The streamer sits inside a walnut-veneered cabinet over an aluminium chassis. This is a look clearly inspired by Leak’s classic hi-fi gear from the 1960s and 70s.
The Leak TruStream will be available from April with a retail price of £999.
