The LEAUDIO Cattle Pro was kindly provided free of charge in exchange for an honest review. I didn’t receive monetary or any other kind of compensation and I don’t use affiliate links. The price of the amplifier is $79.99 and you can buy it from Shenzhen Audio.
LEAUDIO Cattle Pro
LEAUDIO is a brand that seems to be connected with Shenzhen Audio, the well known audio retailer from China.
The LEAUDIO Cattle Pro is a class D speaker amplifier with 2*200W/4Ω of maximum power output. This is essentially an integrated amplifier as you can use the embedded potentiometer to adjust the volume and not a power amplifier as advertised.
I am not going to comment on the strange name of the amplifier but I am not sure if the marketing team really knows how the English word “Cattle” translates.
The Cattle Pro uses the Texas Instruments TPA3255 Class-D power amplifier that features an advanced integrated feedback design and proprietary high-speed gate driver error correction (PurePath™ Ultra-HD). The amplifier IC is placed under an oversized radiator for optimum heat dissipation and stable thermal performance.
The input stage utilizes two NE5532 op-amps that are permanently soldered to the board so you can’t easily swap them. The power supply is made with high quality Rubycon capacitors and has isolated digital and analog paths. The Cattle Pro has intelligent overheat and over-current protection safeguards.
Design and layout
Its extremely compact size (14.5x16x4.9cm) and the lack of a remote control make the LEAUDIO Cattle Pro more suitable for desktop use rather than placing it in a HiFi rack. The device weighs less than a kilogram (800g) so it is better to avoid using heavy cables as they may turn it over.
The well made metal chassis has a smooth black finish and a simple, minimalistic layout. At the front panel (which is made from aluminium) there are two rounded soft-touch switches, one with an embedded LED that is used to power on/off the device and another one for input selection. Two small LEDs mark the selected input (D1 or D2) and at the right side there is the aluminum volume control knob that is surrounded by a LED ring that glows white during operation.
At the rear side there are two pairs of stereo RCA inputs, a single RCA subwoofer output, the speakers terminals and the DC power input. The speaker output terminals are small and a little difficult to tighten but they accept cables with both banana and spade plugs as well as bare wire. LEAUDIO doesn’t specify the crossover frequency of the subwoofer output.
Power output and associated gear
The LEAUDIO Cattle Pro can drive speaker loads ranging from 2Ω to 8Ω with a maximum power output of 2*200W/4Ω. The power output of the amplifier depends on the voltage and the current limit of the DC power supply. The unit can accept a wide range of input voltages that produce different power ratings as seen in the following table. Please note that in order to get the maximum power output of 2*200W at 4Ω you are going to need a 48V/10A switching power adapter that is quite expensive with prices ranging from €40 to €100.
The stock power supply that is included in the package is rated at 24V/3A so it can achieve slightly less than 2*55W at 4Ω. This is enough power to drive the Audio Physic Spark speakers at moderately loud volumes but much less than they actually need for optimum performance. It is rather unfair of course to test the $79 Cattle Pro with speakers that cost $6K but I haven’t had something else at my disposal. The source used for the review was the Volumio Preciso DAC with the Volumio Rivo streamer.
Background noise and distortion
First thing of note is that the Cattle Pro is dead silent, it doesn’t produce humming sound or any other kind of background noise even at its maximum volume setting. It only makes a faint pop sound when it powers on and off but nothing to worry about.
The second is that it doesn’t easily distort even when the load exceeds its driving capacity, however only when certain conditions are met as the amplifier seems unable to handle a full scale 2V input signal despite being stated otherwise in the spec sheet.
A full scale 2V input signal overdrives the analog input and makes the amplifier produce a significant amount of audible distortion. You have to use a source with an adjustable (or fixed) output level that must not exceed 1V to 1.5V in order to make the amplifier sound without distortion.
Listening impressions
The Cattle Pro has a ruler flat frequency response and great transparency from the lows to the highs. It doesn’t add any sound coloration or sonic character of its own, so what you actually hear is the input source and the speakers alone.
The overall sound profile is rather clinical with dry textures that don’t have much harmonic saturation or any special timbral qualities. On the other hand the amplifier stands apart for producing sound with excellent clarity and definition for the category backed by competitive technical performance.
The bass might not be too punchy and impactful but it is fast, tight and controlled with satisfying layering. It has good timing and doesn’t lose composure even when things start to get really busy. The mid-range is clearly articulated and transparent, mirroring the input source with great fidelity. The treble is fast and energetic with plenty of sparkle but it doesn’t add brightness or sharpness as it usually happens with a lot of Class D amplifiers. This is not the most resolving or refined amplifier but it doesn’t hide much detail.
This little amplifier is very skillful when it comes to the separation and the positioning accuracy of the various sound elements within the soundstage which is generously wide and spacious. I was really surprised to discover that it made the speakers disappear and blend with the room, almost making me forget about its total flatness and the lack of any dimensionality.
In the end
The LEAUDIO Cattle Pro is not going to replace a high quality entry-level Class AB integrated amplifier by a reputable brand, like say Marantz or Yamaha, but it is a very honest and trustworthy solution at a price that is hard to believe.
It is an excellent option for anyone looking to set-up a budget friendly speaker system and rest assured that the amplifier is not going to be its weak link. Get yourself the LEAUDIO Cattle Pro and an affordable DAC, and then invest the rest of your money to get higher quality speakers. The LEAUDIO Cattle Pro is an ultra-budget Class D speaker amplifier that offers solid sound performance and plenty of power for the invested money that are not that much to make you think twice.
Copyright – Petros Laskis 2025.
+ Excellent neutrality and transparency
+ Competitive technical performance
+ Good clarity and definition
+ Spacious soundstage with sharp imaging
+ Plenty of power to drive a lot of speakers
+ Silent operation with low distortion
+ It runs cool and is very efficient
+ Compact and lightweight
+ Two analog inputs and a subwoofer output
+ Well made and very affordable
- You must buy an expensive 48V/10A power adapter to get the full power output
- Only suitable for desktop use
- Input signals higher than 1V make it produce distortion
- The speaker terminals are small and difficult to handle
- Flat and shallow soundstage
- Clinical sound profile with dry textures
- Can't really compete with entry-level integrated amplifiers by established brands
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