Antipodes Kala 21
Design
The KALA 21 delivers the compelling musicality that Antipodes Server-Streamers are famous for, on USB Audio output, at our most affordable price.
Every panel in the KALA 21 is precision machined from a thick solid plate of premium alloy for a perfect fit and finish, and outstanding vibration control.
Performance
Presenting how real musicians sound in real spaces allows the music’s message to get through with all of its creative potency.
Discover more nuance in your favourite music, and immerse yourself in the artistry and passion that created each performance.
Technology
The KALA 21 employs a single computer to perform both the Server and Player stages, with state-of-the-art USB signal processing.
The computer power limitations of the KALA 21 mean it can not be used for DSP or to manage libraries over about 8TB, whether on internal or external storage. For the same reason, HQPlayer Server cannot be used on the KALA 21.
Used within its limitations, the KALA 21 will sound as pleasingly musical as a KALA 50, but the KALA 50 will add layers of musical insight to the performance on a revealing system.
Server/Player
Employing just a single computer stage limits musical insight and detail when compared to our higher-priced models, but the KALA 21 excels in dynamics, natural timbre, saturated tonal density and immersive musical expression.
Processing
The output signal is isolated, regenerated and reclocked using a state of the art USB circuit, equivalent to the Kala 22 USB output.
Upgrade Path
Adding a KALA 41 to a KALA 21 matches the functionality and performance of the KALA 50 USB output, adding layers of musical insight compared to using just a K21, making this a very attractive upgrade option.