Leak Stereo 130
A stereo preamplifier from Leak with passive design and DIN connectors
Overview
The Leak Stereo 130 is a passive stereo preamplifier made by H.J. Leak & Co. Ltd., designed to provide volume control and source selection without active circuitry. It uses a passive attenuator topology, requiring no power supply, and was built to deliver a clean, uncolored signal path between source components and power amplifiers. The unit features DIN connectors for input and output, consistent with British hi-fi standards of the era.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | H.J. Leak & Co. Ltd. |
| Model | Stereo 130 |
| Type | Passive preamplifier |
| Inputs | 2 x DIN |
| Output | 1 x DIN |
| Volume Control | Dual-gang potentiometer |
| Power Requirement | None |
| Circuit Topology | Passive attenuator |
Design
The Stereo 130 uses a passive attenuator design with a dual-gang potentiometer for balanced stereo volume control. Connection is via DIN sockets, indicating it was intended to integrate with other British-made hi-fi components of the period that followed the same standard.
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