T+A
T+A CALA CDR Streaming CD Receiver
Germany
CALA CDR
The Streaming CD Receiver
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.
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
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
Technical modifications reserved
Reviews
Audio 5/2019
Cala Ad Astra
The world wasn't better before. The all-in-one components came across as space-eating monsters with no real advantage over the individual components. The T+A Cala CDR shows a development and enormous advantages: the signal flow is stringent, the concept is coherent, powerful in sound and elegant down to the finest ramifications of operation. The price is not small, but almost modest given the abundance of options.
Hi-Fi World 5/2018
Colourful Cala
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.
An excellent one-box-system. Flexible, good-sounding and able to handle a wide range of inputs.
Fidelity 3/2018
Good looks and plenty of functionality are just the icing on the cake at T+A. Because even in a less elegant version or with a fraction of the inputs and features, CALA CDR would still be desirable, because the sound of this all-rounder is real T+A quality. So anyone who means "excellent streaming server receiver amplifier CD player" can now say T+A CALA CDR.
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Low Beats 1/2018
Complete system redefined
The CALA CDR is T+A's successful new interpretation of the popular music chest from the 1950s and 60s. The original design, the good workmanship Made in Germany, but above all the extensive connection and setting options of this multi-source streaming CD receiver let the pendulum swing far in favor of the T+A CALA CDR.
HiFi News 1/2018
Rich and impressive
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.
Stereo 11/2017
Great sound, great picture
A great all-rounder, this CALA: extremely versatile, compact and in a noble outfit, excellent sound - and even with lighting if desired.
Universal device with great sound, equipped with all classic and modern functions, which also does not neglect FM and DAB+ reception.
stereoplay 10/2017
This is how compact works
Unbeatable diversity meets modern form with this multi-talented receiver that replaces an entire hi-fi tower. Operation and the subtle, lively sound will turn many design buyers into high-enders. The Cala + Pulsar R 20 combination is certainly one of the world's best compact systems.
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
Technical modifications reserved
