Oladra

By Antipodes Audio

For those seeking the pinnacle of digital playback, the Oladra represents Antipodes Audio’s finest achievement in music server design. Combining a reference-grade server, player, and reclocker in a single chassis, Oladra delivers breathtaking realism, organic flow, and effortless musicality.

Origin and Philosophy

Developed as the ultimate expression of Antipodes Audio’s design philosophy, the Oladra blends elegant form with technical mastery. It is the result of years of R&D in high-performance audio, engineered in-house to deliver pristine sound from digital sources. Built for those who demand true reference performance, the Oladra embodies Antipodes’ dedication to purity, flow, and musical truth.

Product Line up

The Oladra is a complete digital playback solution, integrating music server, player, and reclocker in a single chassis. Designed to deliver reference-level performance, it supports both USB and AES/Coax output to suit any high-end DAC

It features Antipodes Audio’s most advanced software suite and is fully compatible with Roon, Squeeze, HQPlayer NAA, MPD, and more — offering seamless control and upgradeable flexibility within one elegant unit.

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.

Product Line up

The Oladra is a complete digital playback solution, integrating music server, player, and reclocker in a single chassis. Designed to deliver reference-level performance, it supports both USB and AES/Coax output to suit any high-end DAC.


It features Antipodes Audio’s most advanced software suite and is fully compatible with Roon, Squeeze, HQPlayer NAA, MPD, and more — offering seamless control and upgradeable flexibility within one elegant unit.

Silence as a Design Principle

Oladra is built around the principle of silence — not just noise reduction, but the elimination of anything that doesn’t belong. From power isolation zones to matched signal paths, everything is designed to prevent interference before it starts. It doesn’t just sound clear — it sounds alive.

Underneath Oladra’s elegant exterior lies a deep obsession with silence — not the absence of music, but the suppression of anything that doesn’t belong. From power isolation zones to ultra-short, impedance-matched internal signal paths, every element is fine-tuned to prevent interference before it ever begins. It’s not just about reducing noise — it’s about never letting it take shape. That’s why Oladra doesn’t just sound detailed — it sounds alive in the quietest moments.

Rebuilding the Signal from Scratch

Oladra applies a multi-stage system that regenerates the signal from the ground up. Using FPGA-based reclocking and intelligent buffering, it controls timing with precision and removes jitter before it reaches your DAC — not just filtering, but full signal reinvention.

Most high-end digital sources stop at reclocking or fancy power cables. Oladra goes further — applying a multi-stage architecture that regenerates the digital signal from the ground up. Using FPGA-based reclocking and intelligent data buffering, it reconstructs the signal with absolute timing control, then isolates it again before it reaches your DAC. This isn’t just filtering jitter — it’s reinventing the signal before it leaves the box. And your ears will hear the difference.

Real Support. Real Engineers.

Owning an Oladra means direct access to the engineers who build it. From firmware updates to system advice, real support is always available — no middlemen, no call centres. Just people who care about getting the best from your system.

Antipodes isn’t a faceless company. When you own an Oladra, you gain direct access to real people who design, build, and support your unit — for years. Firmware updates, optimisation help, or advice on system synergy — it’s all part of the experience. There are no middlemen. No call centres. Just real-world support from experts who care that your system sounds the best it possibly can. That’s rare. That’s Antipodes.

Critics Agree: A Digital Source Redefined

Critics call Oladra “the best digital source I’ve ever heard.” With its natural flow, deep tone, and analogue-like ease, it’s won praise from SoundStage!, Soundnews, and Hifi-Advice for transforming entire systems and redefining digital playback.

Described by Christiaan Punter of Hifi-Advice as “the best digital source I’ve ever heard,” the Oladra continues to earn high praise from critics across the globe. SoundStage! Australia noted that it “transformed the entire system’s performance,” while Soundnews.net highlighted its “very analogue-like presentation” and exceptional musical charm. With consistent acclaim for its natural flow, tonal depth, and emotional realism, the Oladra has redefined expectations for digital playback.

Hear it for Yourself

Experience the Oladra in person at Emotion Audio. We offer private demos in New Zealand, giving you the chance to hear what sets Antipodes digital sources apart. Whether upgrading or starting fresh, we’ll help you find the perfect fit — and let the music speak for itself.

Technology & Design Approach

Oladra is built on Antipodes Audio’s most advanced platform, designed without compromise for those who value the purest digital audio. Its architecture prioritises noise suppression, signal integrity, and vibration control, while employing exclusive software and hardware solutions developed in-house. The result is a digital source that reveals the subtlest musical detail and texture, all within a design that is as elegant as it is functional.

Modular Performance Architecture

Oladra unifies core digital tasks—server, player, reclocker—within a single optimised chassis, ensuring signal purity from start to finish and reducing the need for external components.

Precision Reclocking

Featuring ultra-low jitter precision reclocking, Oladra dramatically refines digital signal timing, maximising resolution, timing accuracy, and musical flow.

Optimised Linux Software

Running Antipodes’ own Linux OS with bespoke audio stack, Oladra supports Roon, HQPlayer NAA, Squeeze, and more—delivering effortless, high-fidelity control and playback.

Low-Noise Power Design

Every element of Oladra’s power supply is engineered for minimal noise, preserving signal integrity and producing a sound that is both dynamic and naturally detailed.

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