Antipodes
KALA 50
Antipodes KALA 50 Music Server-Streamer
Product Overview:
The Antipodes KALA 50 is the flagship model of the KALA Series, designed to bring the stunning performance of the Oladra technology to a more accessible price point. Renowned for its timbral accuracy and natural musical flow, the KALA 50 transforms your listening experience by delivering immersive sound that makes every musical performance feel alive.
The KALA 50 features a dual-computer design that separates server and player functions, allowing each to operate with precision and power. This separation, along with its multiple-stage signal processing, ensures pristine, distortion-free audio output. From complex orchestral compositions to intimate jazz sessions, the KALA 50 reveals the full beauty of your music collection.
Key Features:
- Dual-Computer Architecture: A custom server engine manages file streaming and control, while a dedicated player engine regenerates and buffers the signal, providing an ultra-clean digital output.
- Advanced Outputs: Supports USB, S/PDIF, AES3, and I2S outputs, with each output equipped with multi-stage isolation, buffering, and reclocking for superior sound quality.
- Direct Streaming: Stream directly to your DAC using Ethernet or any of the available digital outputs for seamless integration with your high-end audio system.
- Upgrade Options: The KALA 50 is designed for future upgrades, ensuring that owners can keep pace with evolving technology. Owners can upgrade to future models and receive a unit identical to the latest release.
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: Up to 3 SATA SSDs (User Installable)
- Dimensions: 445mm (W) x 370mm (D) x 140mm (H)
- Weight: 16kg
- Warranty: 3 years (5 years if registered)
Audiophile Experience:
The KALA 50 redefines high-performance music streaming with its ability to render incredible detail and musicality. It captures the essence of live performances, allowing listeners to get lost in the music for hours on end. Whether you prioritize precise timing, rich tonal quality, or natural flow, the KALA 50 will transform your system and elevate your listening sessions to new heights.
For those who demand the best in digital audio playback, the Antipodes KALA 50 offers world-class performance in a beautifully crafted music server-streamer.
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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