The CALA® CDR has a high-quality CD drive, powerful output stages and a high-performance power supply.
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All specifications- Weight
- 6 kg
- Formats
- CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW
- Frequency response
- 2 Hz - 20 kHz / 100 dB
- Features
- CD-Text
- Standards
- UPnP AV
- Mode
- 2 x USB 2.0 Mastermode
Overview
The CALA® CDR has a high-quality CD drive, powerful output stages and a high-performance power supply. More than 100 watts of continuous power are available per channel and also allow the operation of large speakers. The housing is very compact and the base of the CALA® CDR can be illuminated if desired, as we have integrated an LED light strip into the rear part of the unit's back panel. Various color modes and the colors white, blue, green and red are available for ambient lighting and their intensity can be controlled.
The machine’s high-performance digital signal processor makes it simple and convenient to set it up to suit individual system configurations. For example, it is possible to switch off inputs which are not required, and the sensitivity of one analogue input can be switched to act as a phono MM and High output MC preamplifier. For operation in a surround system the device features a Surround-Pass-Through Mode.
A further feature is a range of sound fields designed to achieve optimum sound quality under a variety of conditions and positions, catering also for relatively small loudspeakers. A bass management system regulates all settings if a subwoofer / satellite system is employed.
In the box
- IR-remote control FM1000
- WLAN-antenna
- power cord
- user manual
About T+A
Ever since 1978 our driving force has been curiosity. Our aim was to define the framework of the possible, and push its limits a little further each day, and that’s what formed the stone of this company. We always aspired to the creation of new findings rather than the exploitation of existing knowledge. We were determined to carve out our own advances, and not simply follow the progress of technology. Satisfying this goal requires our team of fifteen designers and developers to create every device in our headquarters in Herford. From the initial design, developing every single circuit board and finishing with the software code - the stage which brings all the component parts together to form a grand ensemble - our devices are built in Herford. They are permeated by the belief on which this company was founded, and which drives all of us forward every day. We don't build mass products, we build accoustic treasures, we build heartbeats, goosebumps and enthusiasm.
All T+A productsFeatures
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Signal Processor
For the CALA® receivers T+A has developed an ingenious fully digital design principle which performs the entire signal processing in the digital domain. This provides a crucial improvement in sound quality, since it eliminates the need for the additional conversion of digital sources; all the data processing is carried out consistently in HD audio quality. The CALA® is a versatile, fully featured receiver with a great performance, and this is only possible through the use of the latest technologies and components. All the audio signal processing is carried out by a high-performance digital signal processor which generates the sound fields for various set-up conditions and virtual surround, controls - where necessary - all the tone settings and cut-off frequencies for the primary loudspeakers and sub-woofer (bass management), processes and controls the output signals for the speaker channels, and converts the two analogue inputs into digital data, so that these can also be processed digitally. The integral amplifiers are based on high-speed bridged switching output stages with high continuous power and current delivery capacity. Their output is sufficient even for large loudspeakers and spacious listening rooms. A mains section which is very stable under load makes ample energy available at all times. Naturally a sophisticated protective circuit monitors all the machine’s operating states.
Specifications
- Inputs
- 2 x Aux adjustable sensitivity. Phono and Surround-Pass-Through Mode configurable. SP/DIF: 2x coax (192kHz), 1x TOS-Link (96kHz)
- The sources you can connect.
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Per unit, out of the box.
- Model code
- T-A-CALA-CDR
- Quote it when you ask a specialist.
CD-Player
- Formats
- CD/DA, CD-R, CD-RW
- Frequency response
- 2 Hz - 20 kHz / 100 dB
- Features
- CD-Text
Streaming Client
- Formats
- MP3, AAC, OGG-Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC
- Data rates
- PCM 32...192 kHz,16/32 Bit; MP3 up to 320 kBit; constant and variable data rate
- Features
- Gapless Playback for MP3 (Lame), WAV, FLAC T+A MusicNavigator App for iOS and Android
- Standards
- UPnP AV
- Services
- Tidal, Deezer, qobuz, Roon Ready (subscription required)
- Interfaces
- LAN: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n with WPS
Bluetooth
- Protocol
- A2DP Bluetooth audio protocol AVRCP control MP 3, AAC, SBC
USB
- Mode
- 2 x USB 2.0 Mastermode
Radios
- Internet Radio
- airable Internet Radio Service (> 11000 Stations worldwide)
- FM, FM-HD
- 87,5 - 108 MHz; Sensitivity 1 μV; S/N > 65dBA
- DAB, DAB+
- 168 -240 MHz (Band III); Sensitivity 2,0 μV, S/N > 96 dBA.
- Features
- RDS/RDBS, Station name (PS), Program type (PTY), Radiotext (RT), Clock
Amplifier section
- Inputs
- 2 x Aux adjustable sensitivity. Phono and Surround-Pass-Through Mode configurable. SP/DIF: 2x coax (192kHz), 1x TOS-Link (96kHz)
- Nominal output per channel
- 100 Watts into 4 Ohms
- Total harmonic distortion
- < 0,02 %
- Sound management
- DSP controlled sound characteristics / Virtual Surround
- Bass management
- Full range, 40 Hz, 60 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz
- Outputs
- Pre-Amp, Subwoofer, Headphone digital IEC 60958 (CDDA/LPCM)
Mains / Accessories / Dimensions
- Mains
- 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
- Power consumption max.
- 200 Watts
- Power consumption idle
- 13 Watts
- ECO-standby
- 0,5 Watt
- Auto power off function
- yes (after 90 minutes without audio signal)
- Accessories
- IR-remote control FM1000; WLAN-antenna; power cord, user manual
- Optional Accessories
- Power Three HD (Carbon) | Power Bar | Audio Triax (Carbon) | Speaker Hex (Carbon)| IP Control
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 10,5 x 37 x 24,5 cm / 4,1 x 14,9 x 8,6 inch
- Weight
- 6 kg / 13,2 lb
- Finishes
- Case: Alu silver 43 or Alu black 42, Front: Acrylic black 91
Downloads
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- User manual CALA CDRManual · English · PDF, 2.4 MBDownload
- Catalogue CALA CDRBrochure · English · PDF, 1.1 MBDownload
Awards and press
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Lite Magazin
Audio
If you want a single box to do everything the T+A Cala may just be the right choice. A comprehensive range of inputs allied to a rich sound.
Hi-Fi World
Fidelity
Low Beats
This little package can pound out music without losing its details. Compact, solidly put together and stylish – well, once you tame the lightshow – this little system takes the qualities of past T+A Cala models and ups the game with an excellent mix of performance and flexibility.
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