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Leak Stereo 130 integrated amplifier
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Leak Stereo 130 integrated amplifier

45 W/8 Ω, 65 W/4 Ω · min load 4 Ω · class AB · phono MM, BT, USB DAC, DAC, pre-out, sub-out, headphones · current: moderate; drive: neutral; soft (spec.); speakers ≥ 90 dB/W · room 12–22 m² · mid

86,233 RUBeachin stock· Moscow (warehouse)
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prices and stock as of 2026-11-05

Audiomania expert verdict

A retro 45/65 W class A/B integrated built on Quad Vena II architecture with an ES9018K2M DAC, aptX Bluetooth and an MM input. Soft, balanced delivery — for bookshelf and small floorstanding speakers in 12–22 m² with neutral or slightly warm partners; not for soft speakers, big rooms or loud metal. AI draft, under review

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In brief

Best if you are looking for:

  • golden-era vintage design — wooden sleeve, aluminium fascia, 302 mm wide: “not just an amp but an interior piece” AI draft, under review
  • a soft, balanced delivery for long sessions — with neutral or slightly warm speakers (ELAC Carina, Gamma 3.02, DALI Opticon 2 MK2) AI draft, under review
  • an ES9018K2M DAC with USB-B (24/384, DSD256), two optical and one coaxial input — “analogue purity” from a CD transport or PC AI draft, under review
  • headphones — even 600 Ω AKGs are “driven confidently, no hint of sibilance” AI draft, under review
  • bookshelf speakers and small floorstanders in 12–22 m², triggers and Pre Out to grow the system AI draft, under review

Keep in mind:

  • “softness with softness is inexpressive”: do not pair with soft speakers (Wharfedale Evo 4.4) and expect no reserve for 35 m² AI draft, under review
  • for a midrange focus the specialist preferred the Rotel A14 MKII / A11 MKII or IOTAVX MA3 AI draft, under review
  • the built-in MM phono stage is noisy per an owner (“hiss and crackle in the highs”) — use an external one for vinyl AI draft, under review
  • runs noticeably warm above the grille — nothing on top AI draft, under review
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Product DNA

L179%

A structured sound passport: every value carries a source and a confidence.

Current capability
moderate (4/8 Ω = 1.44)calculated1
Drive class
neutralcalculated1
Sound character
softAudiomania specialist0.5
± 1

Alternative value

  • warm Audiomania specialist0.5

    «Чуть тёплый тональный баланс… будет хорошо гармонировать с Вашим усилителем»

Speaker fit
speakers from 90 dB/W, at least 6 Ω; rooms up to 25 m² at 88 dB/Wcalculated1
Drives difficult loads
nocalculated1
Use scenarios
good: Home stereo, Vinyl system, TV sound, Rooms under 12 m², Quiet evening listening, Long sessions, Near-field desktop, Background listening; acceptable: Home cinema front pair; less suitable: Loud listening, Open-plan room, Multiroom wirelesscalculated0.5
Optimal room area
12–22 m² (10–30)Audiomania specialist0.5
Tier
midcalculated1
What else you need
speaker cable, interconnectcalculated1
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Sound profile

The profile appears after an Audiomania expert audition.

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Sound character

The character is soft and balanced: the specialist speaks of “the amplifier's softness”, owners of “a balanced, pleasant sound” and no “sibilance or shoutiness” in headphones. AI draft, under review[3]

Bass is a strength for 45 W: “drives the bass excellently, even too much” with Mission 700, “keeps the big Linton bookshelves under control”; versus the Quad Vena II “the bass is a bit deeper”. AI draft, under review[3]

Midrange and detail are not its forte: for “good midrange articulation” the specialist points to the Rotel A14 MKII, IOTAVX MA3 or Rotel A11 MKII. Detail comes from neutral partners (ELAC Carina, Gamma 3.02); after “prickly” ELACs at an audition a buyer preferred the warmer DALI. AI draft, under review[5]

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Use scenarios

Suits:

  • bookshelf and small floorstanding speakers in 12–22 m² AI draft, under review
  • TV, CD transport and PC over digital AI draft, under review
  • quiet evening and long listening with a soft delivery AI draft, under review
  • a desktop system and headphones up to 600 Ω AI draft, under review

Less suited to:

  • soft speakers and large rooms (35 m²) — “inexpressive”, “a bit weak” AI draft, under review
  • streaming without an external streamer — no network AI draft, under review
  • vinyl without an external phono stage — the built-in one is noisy per an owner AI draft, under review
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Technologies and construction

  • Leak vintage design

    What it is: Wooden sleeve, aluminium fascia with symmetrical controls, 302 mm wide — narrower than today's standard.

    Practical benefit: “Not just an amp but an interior piece”; “made with soul… metal knobs”; the brand returned after almost 40 years (Stereo.ru).

  • Class A/B with a toroidal transformer

    What it is: 2 × 45 W (8 Ω), 2 × 65 W (4 Ω); low-noise toroidal transformer; circuitry related to the Quad Vena II.

    Practical benefit: Enough for bookshelf and small floorstanders: “keeps the big Lintons under control”; for 35 m² — “a bit weak”.

  • Motorised volume, relays, tone and balance

    What it is: Motorised analogue volume, relay input selection, bass/treble with bypass and stereo balance.

    Practical benefit: Remote included; tone controls can be bypassed — an owner “trims” excess bass with them.

  • ES9018K2M DAC with USB-B, optical and coaxial

    What it is: Two optical, one coaxial and USB-B input; up to 24-bit/384 kHz and DSD256 over USB; optical and coaxial outputs.

    Practical benefit: An owner with a Marantz CD6007 transport over coax: “analogue purity and detail”. With the Leak CDT the specialist still suggests an external DAC.

  • Bluetooth 5.0 aptX / AAC

    What it is: Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX and AAC codecs.

    Practical benefit: Owner: in practice the amp negotiates aptX HD — “a big extra plus”.

  • MM phono input

    What it is: MM cartridge input, 4.1 mV sensitivity.

    Practical benefit: Owner: “a lot of hiss and crackle in the highs” — advises an external phono stage for vinyl.

  • Pre Out, triggers, headphones and special terminals

    What it is: Variable PreOut for a power amp or sub, trigger in/out, front headphone jack, “unusual but very convenient” speaker terminals.

    Practical benefit: The headphone amp “drives 600 Ω AKGs confidently”; Pre Out feeds a headphone amp or power amp without disconnecting the speakers.

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Which speakers it drives

Speaker fit
speakers from 90 dB/W, at least 6 Ω; rooms up to 25 m² at 88 dB/Wcalculated1
Current capability
moderate (4/8 Ω = 1.44)calculated1
Drives difficult loads
nocalculated1
Minimum load
4 Ωcalculated0.5
Proven speaker pairings
neutral, slightly warm — Neutral, detailed speakers offset the softness: ELAC Carina BS 243.4 (twice), Radiotehnika Gamma 3.02 (twice), ELAC DFR52, Wharfedale Denton 85, Old School Monitor; the “slightly warm” DALI Opticon 2 MK2 “harmonises well”; avoid soft speakers (Wharfedale Evo 4.4 — “softness with softness… inexpressive”)Audiomania specialist0.75
Output power
45 W / 8 Ω, 65 W / 4 Ωspec sheet1

Suitable speakers in stock

  • Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakersadequate

    89,313 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary: 4 Ω nominal — Leak Stereo 130 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Leak Stereo 130 delivers ≈52 W into 6 Ω; the practice band for Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary in 17 m² at an average level is 29–49 W. Adequate.

  • Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 bookshelf speakersadequate

    61,990 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01: 8 Ω nominal — Leak Stereo 130 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Leak Stereo 130 delivers ≈45 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 in 17 m² at an average level is 35–58 W. Adequate.

  • Radiotehnika Gamma 3.02 floorstanding speakersadequate

    132,990 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Radiotehnika Gamma 3.02: 4 Ω nominal — Leak Stereo 130 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Leak Stereo 130 delivers ≈45 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Radiotehnika Gamma 3.02 in 17 m² at an average level is 33–55 W. Adequate.

  • Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i floorstanding speakersadequate

    54,552 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i: 8 Ω nominal — Leak Stereo 130 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Leak Stereo 130 delivers ≈45 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i in 17 m² at an average level is 30–50 W. Adequate.

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Which sources connect

Inputs
Phono MM, RCA line ×2, optical ×2, coaxial, USB-B (DAC), Bluetooth receive
Outputs
optical, coaxial, Pre Out, 6.3 mm headphone, speaker outputs
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Recommended right now

over the 45-product sample

In-stock, current models only; refreshed with prices (2026-11-05). Not indexed.

  • Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakersadequate

    89,313 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary: 4 Ω nominal — Leak Stereo 130 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Leak Stereo 130 delivers ≈52 W into 6 Ω; the practice band for Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary in 17 m² at an average level is 29–49 W. Adequate.

  • Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 bookshelf speakersadequate

    61,990 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01: 8 Ω nominal — Leak Stereo 130 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Leak Stereo 130 delivers ≈45 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Radiotehnika Sigma 1.01 in 17 m² at an average level is 35–58 W. Adequate.

  • Radiotehnika Gamma 3.02 floorstanding speakersadequate

    132,990 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Radiotehnika Gamma 3.02: 4 Ω nominal — Leak Stereo 130 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Leak Stereo 130 delivers ≈45 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Radiotehnika Gamma 3.02 in 17 m² at an average level is 33–55 W. Adequate.

  • Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i floorstanding speakersadequate

    54,552 RUB · in stock

    Why

    Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i: 8 Ω nominal — Leak Stereo 130 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Leak Stereo 130 delivers ≈45 W into 8 Ω; the practice band for Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i in 17 m² at an average level is 30–50 W. Adequate.

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Comparison with similar models

  • How it differs from Rotel A11 Tribute integrated amplifier

    The sound difference is not confirmed by sources — specs only.

    Leak Stereo 130 and Rotel A11 Tribute are the same tier; they differ in character and in the figures below.

    Full comparison →

  • How it differs from Audiolab 6000A integrated amplifier

    Leak Stereo 130 and Audiolab 6000A are the same tier; they differ in character and in the figures below.

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Specifications

Main

Output power
45 W / 8 Ω, 65 W / 4 Ω
Topology
class AB
Minimum load
4 Ωcalculated
A/B switch
nomanufacturer
Line input sensitivity
480 mV
DAC
chip: ESS ES9018K2M; PCM up to: 24/384; DSD up to: DSD256; no: MQAmanufacturer
Main in (HT bypass)
no
Tone controls
present, bypassmanufacturer
Direct mode
nomanufacturer
Power inlet
IEC (съёмный кабель)Audiomania specialist
Channels
2

Connection

Speaker output pairs
1manufacturer
Inputs
Phono MM, RCA line ×2, optical ×2, coaxial, USB-B (DAC), Bluetooth receive
Outputs
optical, coaxial, Pre Out, 6.3 mm headphone, speaker outputs
Phono input
MM; MM sensitivity, mV: 4.1; no: MC
HDMI ARC
none
HDMI CEC
nonecalculated
USB audio input
USB-B
Bluetooth
receive; version: 5.0; codecs: aptX, AAC, SBC; no: transmit
± 1

sources disagree

  • receive; version: 5.0; codecs: aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC; no: transmit customers0.25

    Владелец видит в списке кодеков aptX HD («по факту… именно aptx HD»)

Network
AirPlay: 0; no: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready, HEOS, DLNA, NAS (SMB)
Pre Out
yes
Sub Out
via pre-outmanufacturer
Rec Out
no
Headphone output
jack: 6.3 mm
12 V trigger
in-ear, out of stock
Remote
IR remoteAudiomania specialist

Dimensions

Dimensions (W×H×D)
302 × 118 × 270 mm

Weight

Weight
7 kg

Box contents

Warranty
36 months
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Documents

No documents yet.

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FAQ

›Which speakers for 18–20 m², rock and metal?
“The best option is the ELAC Carina BS 243.4 — it copes with difficult genres such as metal and classical… opens up in 18–20 m²”. The Wharfedale Linton “suits classic rock and jazz more”. Floorstanding — Radiotehnika Gamma 3.02. A subwoofer later: “speakers first”.
›Does it suit Wharfedale Evo 4.4 in 35 m² for metal?
No: “the amplifier's softness will combine with the speakers' softness — the sound will be inexpressive; for your room and speakers it is also a bit weak”. The Rotel A14 MKII was recommended instead.
›What is Pre Out for if the speakers cannot be muted? How do I connect a headphone amp?
“The preamp output lets you connect an external power amp that drives the speakers”. For a headphone amp: “the Pre-Out signal goes to the amp; no need to disconnect the speakers”. An active subwoofer connects there too.
›How is its midrange? How does the character compare with the Denon PMA-900HNE?
For “good midrange articulation” the specialist twice advised other amps: Rotel A14 MKII, or within budget IOTAVX MA3 / Rotel A11 MKII. The Leak's character is “softness”; the specialist did not comment on the Denon PMA-900HNE comparison.
›How good is the built-in phono stage?
There is an MM input (4.1 mV), but an owner (May 2026) was disappointed: “a lot of hiss and crackle in the highs — if you buy it for vinyl, get an external phono stage straight away”. Another owner thinks the DAC, phono stage and headphone amp “beat budget solutions”. AI draft, under review
›Is there a remote? Is it really a Quad Vena II with tone controls?
Yes, there is a remote (motorised volume). On the Quad Vena II — “broadly yes; the 130 has slightly deeper bass”; an owner: “Quad Vena 2 circuitry inside, with its own touches”.
›The matching Leak CDT transport or a CD player?
With a transport the amp's own DAC decodes; the specialist: “for quality sound such a pairing needs an external DAC, e.g. ZEN One Signature”, while “a Rotel CD14 MKII player gives a far more detailed, transparent sound with a wider stage”. An owner using a Marantz CD6007 over coax is happy with the built-in DAC.
›Which speakers for 14–20 m² if the DALI Oberon “don't reveal” the amp?
14 m², electronic/jazz/classical quietly — ELAC Carina BS 243.4; if the ELAC treble felt “prickly” — DALI Opticon 2 MK2 (“slightly warm, harmonises well”); Wharfedale Denton 85 — “full midrange, detailed”. 20 m² on a dresser — Old School Monitor. 30 m² — Gamma 3.02 or ELAC DFR52 (front port, nearer the wall).
›Can I use an angled mains adapter, and which USB cable fits?
The AudioQuest IEC-90/2 adapter is “more than justified; it will not affect the amp”. The USB input is type B (A–B cable). If you build up static, touch a metal furniture leg first: “static is harmful to electronics”.
›Can I connect a centre channel?
No: a stereo amplifier drives two channels; multichannel cinema needs an AV receiver.
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Customer reviews

4.9 of 5 · 7 ratings

  • Александр В., Москва · 2026-05-26Goodverified purchase

    Усилитель хороший, подключен к полочной акустике Mission 700 with Stands. Звук понравился, басы раскачивает отлично, даже многовато, на мой вкус, но можно прибрать. Разочаровал встроенный фонокорректор, очень большие шумы и сверчки на высоких частотах. Если планируете покупать под винил, то советую сразу брать внешний фонокорректор.

  • Артем Ф., Озерск · 2026-01-23Excellentverified purchase

    Замечательно! Усилитель сделан с душой и выглядит очень олдскульно. В макинтоше из орехового дерева, крутилочки из металла (холодят руку). По работе усилителя только положительные впечатления. Цап, фонокорректор, усилитель для наушников дадут фору решениям в бюджетном и даже среднеценовом сегменте, абсолютно уверен. Мои наушники AKG Monitor 600 Ом уверенно раскачивает, без намека на сибилянты или крикливость, как это бывало с другими устройствами. А в связке с Marantz CD6007 в качества транcпорта по коаксиалу (т.е. когда работает ЦАП в Leak), в наушниках звук такой, что ловишь себя на мысли о какой-то необъяснимой "аналоговой" чистоте и детальности звука. Словно слушаешь пластинку или магнитную ленту. До этого усилителя я даже и не надеялся собрать цифровой тракт, который по уровню звука будет настолько приближен к аналогу, что можно наконец просто слушать музыку. Когда звук становится по-настоящему хорошим, то всякое желание анализировать напрочь пропадает, просто хочется слушать и слушать, открывая новое в хорошо знакомых записях.

  • Евгений Г., Уфа · 2025-03-30Excellentverified purchase

    Отделка варианта в дереве превосходна. Не просто усилок, а элемент интерьера. Способен держать большие полочники Линтоны под контролем. Внутри схемотехника от Quad Vena 2, но все-таки со своими особенностями и некоторыми отличиями. Из недостатков чувствуется приличный нагрев над вентиляционной решеткой, морда становится тепленькой и даже ручка громкости. Надеюсь, это не скажется на его ресурсе негативно. Bluetooth c кодеком aptx HD словно хороший бонус добавляет усилителю гибкости и удобства. Официально пишется, что усилитель поддерживает кодек aptx, а по факту я с компьютера с помощью специальной программы, позволяющей видеть и выбирать доступные кодеки на устройствах, вижу, что усилитель поддерживает именно aptx HD, а это второй по качеству кодек, поэтому за это усилку дополнительный жирный плюс.

  • Дмитрий Б., Брянск · 2025-01-01Excellentverified purchase

    Внешний вид стереоусилителя Leak 130 - ничего лишнего. Эргономика по управлению - всё продумано и удобно. Качество звучания - впечатляет. Сбалансированное и приятное восприятие звука.

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Audiomania expert opinion

An Audiomania specialist calls the Leak Stereo 130's character “softness” outright and warns that with soft speakers (Wharfedale Evo 4.4) “the sound will be inexpressive”, and for 35 m² it is “a bit weak” — that calls for the Rotel A14 MKII. AI draft, under review[1]

With the right partner it opens up: the ELAC Carina BS 243.4 gives “a spacious, detailed sound” and handles metal and classical in 18–20 m², the “slightly warm” DALI Opticon 2 MK2 “harmonises well”. For vinyl an owner advises an external phono stage; with headphones and the coaxial DAC — “analogue purity and detail”. AI draft, under review[4]