Antipodes
KALA 22
KALA 22 Medium-Power Server-Streamer
Product Overview:
The Antipodes KALA 22 is a high-performance music server-streamer designed to deliver unmatched musicality and emotional depth at its price point. Engineered for audiophiles who want to experience exceptional sound quality without breaking the bank, the KALA 22 brings the immersive experience of the flagship KALA 50 while being more compact and affordable.
While it cannot handle DSP functions or run the HQPlayer Server app, the KALA 22 supports HQPlayer NAA and all other major applications in the Antipodes software suite. If you’re seeking lifelike sound and emotional connection with your music, the KALA 22 is designed to exceed expectations.
Key Features:
- Single-Computer Design: Combines server and player functions in one high-performance unit for seamless playback over your network to multiple endpoints or directly to your main system’s DAC.
- Advanced Outputs: Offers USB, S/PDIF, AES3, and I2S connections with precise timing and signal purity, supporting PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512.
- Upgradable: Easily upgrade to KALA 50 performance by adding a KALA 41, separating the server and player apps for more power and musical refinement.
- Web-Based Control: Control the KALA 22 via any web browser on PC, tablet, or smartphone, with full support for Roon, Squeezelite, and other popular apps.
Technical Specifications:
- USB Output: PCM to 32-bit/768kHz, Native DSD to DSD512, DoP to DSD256
- S/PDIF Output: PCM to 24-bit/192kHz, DoP to DSD64
- AES3 Output: PCM to 24-bit/192kHz, DoP to DSD64
- I2S Output: PCM to 32-bit/384kHz, Native DSD to DSD512
- Storage: 1 SATA SSD (User Installable)
- Dimensions: 445mm (W) x 370mm (D) x 105mm (H)
- Weight: 11kg
- Warranty: 3 years (5 years if registered)
Upgrading:
The KALA 22 is fully upgradable, allowing users to upgrade it to match the KALA 50’s performance by adding the KALA 41. This upgrade enhances musical insight and performance, perfect for those looking to expand their system as their needs grow.
For audiophiles who want to experience true musical immersion without compromise, the Antipodes KALA 22 offers incredible value and sound quality.
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.
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