PS Audio Sprout100 vs LEAK Stereo 130 Detailed Comparison

PS Audio Sprout100 vs LEAK Stereo 130

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PS Audio Sprout100

Integrated Amplifier | 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Integrated Amplifier | 45 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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PS Audio Sprout100 vs LEAK Stereo 130 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Sprout100 and Stereo 130, two Integrated Amplifiers from PS Audio and LEAK. Let's have a brief look at the main features of PS Audio Sprout100 and LEAK Stereo 130 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

PS Audio Sprout100 Key Specs

50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Phono Input

USB Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 2.90 lbs / 1.30 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):1.9inch x 6.2inch x 8.2inch

LEAK Stereo 130 Key Specs

45 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Phono Input

USB Input

Bluetooth v4.2

Weight: 18.30 lbs / 8.32 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):5-3/4inch x 12-15/16inch x 13-5/16inch

What size room are the PS Audio Sprout100 and LEAK Stereo 130 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	PS Audio Sprout100	LEAK Stereo 130
Near-field	Average	Average
Small Room	Good	Good
Mid-size Room	Average	Average
Large Room	Poor	Poor
Very Large Room	Bad	Bad

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how PS Audio Sprout100 and LEAK Stereo 130 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.

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Reasons to choose PS Audio Sprout100 over LEAK Stereo 130

MSRP Price(*)	799USD vs 995USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms	50 watts vs 45 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	100 watts vs 65 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Coaxial Digital Inputs	No vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
Base Surface Area	328.6cm²/ 50.9inch² vs 1115.3cm²/ 172.9inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	48mm vs 147mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose LEAK Stereo 130 over PS Audio Sprout100

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005% vs 0.01	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	108 dB vs 100 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Optical Digital Inputs	2 vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	1 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Max Bit Depth	32-bit vs 24-bit	Play higher resolution range media

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the PS Audio Sprout100 and LEAK Stereo 130 differs from each other.

PS Audio Sprout100 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-B

LEAK Stereo 130 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-B (Connects to your Windows or Mac PC)
- USB-A (Update only)

PS Audio Sprout100 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA,Sub Preamp Outputs
1/4-inch Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
1/4 Headphone Output

LEAK Stereo 130 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of LEAK Stereo 130?

Here are the items that come with the Stereo 130:

Stereo integrated amplifier

6 AC power cord

Remote control

User Manual

USB and DSD Setup Guide