This stylish music streamer blends "state-of-the-art" streaming powers with suave vintage looks

Leak TruStream music streamer on a wooden countertop — (Image credit: Leak)

British audio manufacturer Leak has announced its first-ever dedicated music streamer, the TruStream.

Following Leak's return to the audio world in 2020 with the likes of the Stereo 130 amp and CDT CD transport, the established brand is now turning its attention to modern music streaming with its debut network player.

Leak TruStream music streamer rear panel shot — (Image credit: Leak)

In terms of hi-res audio, the TruStream supports PCM files up to 32-bit/768kHz alongside DSD512. Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and TuneIn radio are all on the menu, as is Silent Angel’s own Internet Radio platform. It's also UPnP/DLNA compliant for connecting to your home network, and is Roon Ready.

For physical connection, the vintage-looking music streamer offers a USB-C audio input and twin USB-A ports. Optical and coaxial outputs cater for the digital side, while balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs are supplied on the analogue end. If you want to get up close and personal, a 6.5mm headphone port has you covered.

The TruStream sports a vintage "mid-century" look, blending a walnut wood-veneered cabinet alongside an aluminium chassis.

The Leak TruStream network player will be available from April, priced at £999 / €1199 / $1495 / AU$2199.

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Harry McKerrell is a senior staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. During his time at the publication, he has written countless news stories alongside features, advice and reviews of products ranging from floorstanding speakers and music streamers to over-ear headphones, wireless earbuds and portable DACs. He has covered launches from hi-fi and consumer tech brands, and major industry events including IFA, High End Munich and, of course, the Bristol Hi-Fi Show. When not at work he can be found playing hockey, practising the piano or trying to pet strangers' dogs.

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