Kala

By Antipodes Audio

Whether you’re new to high-end streaming or looking to refine an already excellent system, Kala Audio offers a compelling mix of performance, upgradeability, and elegance. Reach out to Emotion Audio to book a private listening session or chat with us about the best Kala model for your system.

Origin and Philosophy

Born from the expertise of Antipodes Audio, Kala was developed to provide a more accessible path to reference-grade digital sound. Every product is engineered in-house, using the same foundational hardware and software innovations that define Antipodes — just reimagined for modularity and versatility. The name Kala reflects clarity, purity, and elegance — qualities deeply embedded in the sonic experience.

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Product Line up

The Kala Range includes four models: K50, K41, K22, and K21. Each model can stand alone or be paired together for even higher performance, depending on your system goals and digital source requirements.

Each unit features the latest Antipodes software suite and integrates seamlessly with Roon, Squeeze, HQPlayer NAA, and more.

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Origin and Philosophy

Born from the expertise of Antipodes Audio, Kala was developed to provide a more accessible path to reference-grade digital sound. Every product is engineered in-house, using the same foundational hardware and software innovations that define Antipodes — just reimagined for modularity and versatility. The name Kala reflects clarity, purity, and elegance — qualities deeply embedded in the sonic experience.

Visit Antipodes Audio

Product Line up

The Kala Range includes four models: K50, K41, K22, and K21. Each model can stand alone or be paired together for even higher performance, depending on your system goals and digital source requirements.

Each unit features the latest Antipodes software suite and integrates seamlessly with Roon, Squeeze, HQPlayer NAA, and more.

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The Kala K50 is a complete digital source combining a music server, player, and reclocker in one chassis. With USB and AES/Coax outputs, it delivers superb timing, rich tone, and natural musical flow. Ideal as the heart of a high-end streaming system, it offers reference performance with plug-and-play simplicity.

K50

The Kala 50 is a full-featured digital source combining a music server, player, and reclocker in one elegant chassis. With both USB and AES/Coax outputs, it delivers outstanding musicality, precision, and natural flow. Its dual-engine architecture and internal reclocking ensure rich tone, deep resolution, and flexibility with all DAC types. Ideal as the centrepiece of a high-end streaming setup, the K50 offers plug-and-play simplicity with reference-level performance.

K41

The Kala K41 is a dedicated high-performance music server designed for streaming and local libraries. With clean power, low-noise design, and fast processing, it’s built to pair with players like the K22 or K21. It delivers clarity, scale, and effortless detail across any digital setup.

The Kala 41 is a dedicated high-performance server, purpose-built to manage streaming services and large local music libraries. Optimised for pairing with digital players like the K22 or K21, it features powerful processing, low-noise operation, and clean power delivery to ensure a fast, detailed, and effortless musical presentation. Supporting all major software platforms, the K41 provides a robust foundation for digital systems where performance and flexibility are paramount.

K22

The Kala K22 is a digital player and reclocker with USB and AES/Coax outputs, made to enhance premium DACs. Playing from servers like the K41 or Roon, it improves timing and resolution with precision reclocking. A powerful upgrade in any digital chain, it adds realism and depth.

Designed for use with premium DACs, the Kala K22 is a high-grade digital player and reclocker offering USB and AES/Coax outputs. It plays from servers such as the K41 or a Roon Core and refines the digital signal through precision reclocking to reveal greater depth, space, and realism. Whether in a minimalist digital chain or as part of a modular Kala system, the K22 delivers exceptional timing and musical flow, making it a powerful upgrade for USB or SPDIF-based systems.

K21

The Kala K21 is a reclocking digital player with USB output for DACs with USB-only input. Acting as a network endpoint, it plays from the K41 or Roon and lifts timing, texture, and clarity. Compact and focused, it delivers high-end performance in an accessible form.

The Kala 21 is a reclocking digital player with a USB output, tailored for high-quality DACs with USB-only input. Acting as a network endpoint, it plays from servers like the K41 or from Roon, and dramatically enhances playback with superior timing, lower jitter, and greater texture. Compact and focused, the K21 is ideal for those who want to unlock the full potential of their DAC with a refined yet affordable component designed for high-end musical performance.

Hear it for Yourself

Experience the Kala Audio range in person at Emotion Audio. We offer private auditions in New Zealand and Australia, giving you the chance to hear what sets Antipodes-designed digital sources apart. Whether you’re refining your system or starting fresh, we’ll help you find the perfect fit — and let the music speak for itself.

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Technology & Design Approach

Kala Audio components are built on Antipodes Audio’s proven platform, refined for clarity, speed, and sonic integrity. The design approach focuses on modularity, low-noise architecture, and precision signal handling — all with a leaner footprint.

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Modular Performance Architecture

Kala products separate core tasks — server, player, reclocker — allowing targeted upgrades and improved sonic purity across the signal chain.

Precision Reclocking

All Kala models feature high-precision reclocking to dramatically reduce jitter, enhancing timing, resolution, and musical flow.

Optimised Linux Software

Running custom-tuned Linux OS with Antipodes’ audio stack, Kala units support Roon, Squeeze, HQPlayer NAA, MPD, and more with seamless control

Low-Noise Power Design

Carefully engineered to reduce electrical noise, each component maintains signal integrity from file to output for a clean, natural sound.

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