T+A Cala cdr

CALA cdr

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.

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.

A large number of highly demanding music enthusiasts still exist who insist on more than just top-quality sound from their stereo system; they also require sophisticated design, excellence of craftsmanship, simplicity of operation and compactness. These people cannot even contemplate the typical large systems assembled from separate components.

The CALA’s shallow depth allows it to fit in virtually any shelf system. Our CALA® receiver enables you to exploit every available music source in exceptional sound quality. The design of our CALA® receiver is unique, and the machines are built using only the very finest materials. The purist front panel is not disturbed by a single control knob. Every aspect of every function is controlled in a logical and intuitive manner using just the FM1000 IR remote control handset, or the T+A Control App.

Design Philosophy

Since the 1990’s we have developed compact receivers based on our enormous expertise in the construction and production of absolute top-quality High End separates. The term receiver refers to a machine based on an integrated amplifier which also incorporates additional signal sources. A system based on a receiver is therefore particularly compact, and T+A has a long and successful tradition in this class of equipment. As early as 1995 we developed the K1, which combined output stages with a FM tuner and CD mechanism.

Due to the rapid development of digital technology, streaming technology and new digital signal sources, we now have enormous possibilities to integrate a variety of different music sources into compact devices. Our CALA® receiver enables you to exploit every available music source in exceptional sound quality: Internet radio with Airable Internet Radio Service; three different music services; UPnP; network music servers and USB storage media; FM, FM-HD and DAB+ radio; CD and music from external sources via the SP/DIF inputs.

Content on mobile devices can also be streamed at excellent quality using HD Bluetooth, and even reproduction of analogue sources including Phono MM and high output MC is possible.

The CALA® receiver offers even higher levels of style and quality than their predecessors. Not a single control knob disturbs the puristic front panel.

The main case is of solid aluminium construction, and is produced in a single manufacturing process with the help of a complex tool, after which it is glass bead blasted to a fine finish and anodised. The cover is also made of aluminium, hand-brushed to a refined surface before being anodised to a high-gloss finish. The front panel consists of lustrous black acrylic, and accommodates the large-format graphic screen; the latter displays the data and information in context-sensitive form in various font sizes, and can be dimmed over several levels. The inner chassis, which supports all the electronics, is also made of aluminium.