'The only thing missing is zip ties': A legendary audio brand just released its first streamer, and it supports every standard under the sun

Who doesn't want to take a Leak?

06 Mar 2026, 12:00 · TechRadar

News By Tom Bedford published 6 March 2026

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Leak unveils its first ever TruStream audio player
Chic walnut body hides DAC and audio streamer
Plenty of wired and wiresless connectors

Leak is a legacy name in the hi-fi space, having released the classic Leak Sandwich speakers as well as their 2024 reboots which looked fantastic, and now the brand has turned its attention to a new device.

The Leak TruStream has been unveiled, which is the brand's first network audio player (not including a CD player it currently sells).

It will hit shelves in April for the sum of £999 (about $1,200, AU$2,000, and the Sandwich speakers released internationally so hopefully the streamer will too).

The first thing that'll catch your eyes about the TruStream is its looks; Leak is rocking that walnut wood-clad mid-century style that have made its previous products look so classy.

But hiding under the surface, there's enough about this streamer to justify its price point and then some.

Leak-streme specs

(Image credit: Leak)

A company called Silent Angel created the streaming platform itself, and its tech is designed to minimize distortion while maintaining signal.

The Leak TruStream has a built-in DAC using a Sabre chip, which allows for 32-bit/768kHz PCM playback and DSD512, and a list of supported audio file formats Leak provided includes any you'd ever want to use (and some you wouldn't; hello, MP3).

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