"A CD Transport That Engages You"
The LEAK CDT CD transport offers the highest available standard of sound reproduction from CD playback within this price class. It is also equipped with USB storage device playback functionality. The premium CD mechanism uses read ahead buffering to reduce disc read errors and deliver the highest level of digital signal extraction from CD media.
The CDT utilizes an ultra-smooth slot loading mechanism that exudes quality and reliability. The CD transport is carefully mounted within its own electromagnetically shielded enclosure and is provided with a dedicated power supply. The digital clock is controlled by a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator that makes sure the digital output from both the coaxial and optical sockets has minimum digital distortion. As a result, the digital signal extraction is exceptionally precise.
"Try It and See"
"Polite, approachable, easy on the ear, totally lacking in any sort of listening fatigue, this is a CD transport that engages you, sidles up to you and wants to be your friend," reports theaudiophileman.com, May 7, 2021. "The Leak CDT has never heard of metallic-sounding CDs, it has no conception of harsh digital and would shiver if you even mentioned bright upper mids. Try it and see."
"The looks may be vintage, but the features and performance are bang up to date, all the way through to USB stick playback," notes sound-advice.online, April 29, 2022. "And with solid engineering under the skin, this CD transport is capable of sounding very good indeed."
Enjoy Disc and Device Playback
Enjoy music in various digital formats. The LEAK CDT facilitates your digital audio collection with digital file playback from USB storage devices. The LEAK CDT will play CD, CD-R, CD-RW discs as well as .WAV, .MP3* .WMA* and AAC* digital audio files via USB.
Connect a USB drive and take advantage of the CDT's superior circuitry. The USB storage device playback functionality offers full transport controls and folder / file navigation. The LEAK CDT is compatible with FAT16 and FAT32 formatted devices and will playback media in the format of WMA, MP3, WAV and AAC.
Two digital outputs are included: one coaxial and one optical. An DAC (or an amp or receiver with a built-in DAC) is required for audio playback.
A Timeless Design
Harold Joseph Leak founded the H. J. LEAK & CO Ltd in 1934. Originally based in London, England. LEAK was a brand that specialized in designing and manufacturing high-quality audio components. Pushed into obscurity and becoming a ‘cherished’ brand of yesteryear, LEAK became another example of a strong British audio brand that would be fondly remembered but no longer an option on the home audio market.
After many years in a state of dormancy, LEAK was rescued by the IAG Group – one of the world premiere manufacturers of audio products and the owners of a plethora of classic British brands. Maintaining the art-deco inspired, classic-styled high-quality home audio format for the modern-day hi-fi enthusiast, LEAK is reborn.
With close attention to detail in styling, performance and value, LEAK finally returns. Offering diverse media compatibility, for the modern-day audio enthusiast, without compromising on the style and values of audio performance, the return of LEAK is the return of a legend.
Carefully designed in line with the LEAK ethos of performance, reliability and craftsmanship, the LEAK CDT satisfies contemporary audio enthusiast demands with stand-out, classic LEAK styling. Matching the classic art-deco inspired, traditional, LEAK industrial design, the LEAK CDT echoes a long-lost legacy in home audio, with stunning aesthetics.
Choose a CDT with a metal cabinet with silver finish or walnut wood cabinetry. Either choice results in a beautiful look for your home or office.
*Note: Up to 48kHz, 320kps
