Antipodes
KALA 21
Antipodes KALA 21 Music Server-Streamer
Product Overview:
The Antipodes KALA 21 is a remarkable performer at its price, delivering a level of musical insight typically found in far more expensive music server-streamers. Designed for audiophiles who prioritize emotional connection with their music, the KALA 21 excels at providing beautiful, immersive sound over USB. It rivals the performance of the KALA 50 in this regard, making it a highly attractive option for those who don’t require large storage capacity or DSP functionality.
The KALA 21 is optimized to run both server and player apps from a single custom computer, ensuring smooth and detailed playback. While it does not support the HQPlayer Server app, it is compatible with HQPlayer NAA and supports all other apps in the Antipodes software suite, except for those requiring DSP functions.
Key Features:
- Single-Computer Design: Combines both server and player functions, derived from the KALA 50’s player computer, providing an exceptional level of musical detail and refinement.
- USB Focused: Outputs high-resolution audio via USB, with PCM support up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD to DSD512, ensuring a pure and clear signal to your DAC.
- Network Support: Allows playback over your network to multiple endpoints, enabling easy integration into complex audio setups.
- Upgradable: The KALA 21 is fully upgradable, and you can enhance its performance to match that of the KALA 50 over USB by adding a KALA 41, separating server and player functions for enhanced musicality.
Technical Specifications:
- USB Output: PCM to 32-bit/768kHz, Native DSD to DSD512, DoP to DSD256
- Storage: 1 SATA SSD (User Installable)
- Dimensions: 445mm (W) x 370mm (D) x 105mm (H)
- Weight: 11kg
- Warranty: 3 years (5 years if registered)
Performance & Flexibility:
If you’re seeking an affordable way to experience rich, emotionally engaging sound, the Antipodes KALA 21 is designed to deliver just that. With support for USB output and a simple, powerful design, the KALA 21 is perfect for audiophiles looking to immerse themselves in pure, beautiful music.
For those who desire an exceptional music server-streamer at an attractive price, the Antipodes KALA 21 offers unparalleled sound quality and upgradability.
KALA Upgrade Path
Three entry options with the ability to upgrade to KALA 50 level later.
- Start with a KALA 41 as Server and stream to the Ethernet input on your DAC. Upgrade the sound quality later to KALA 50 level by adding a KALA 21 or KALA 22.
- Start with a KALA 22 for Server and Player to play to the USB, S/PDIF, AES3 or I2S input on your DAC. Upgrade the sound quality later to KALA 50 level by adding a KALA 41 to take over the Server function.
- Start with a KALA 21 for Server and Player to play to the USB input on your DAC. Upgrade the sound quality to KALA 50 level over USB by adding a KALA 41 to take over the Server function.
The KALA 41 & KALA 22 combination is identical to the KALA 50 in cost, electronically, and in all performance areas. The KALA 41 and KALA 21 combination is identical to the performance of the KALA 50 when using the KALA 50’s USB output, at a more affordable price.