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Antipodes Audio Oladra Music Server I bought it brand new in August 2022 from Australian distributor and then upgraded it to latest version G4 (MK2) in November 2023 with Mark Coles, still under warranty. I haven’t used it in more than a year due to personal circumstances hence for sale and getting out of this hobby.https://antipodes.audio/oladra.phpPrice is negotiable for a quick sale Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Any Region/State: (ACT) Australian Capital Territory/Australia By GentCan 2 Comments Secure Ad AUD $25,900 Date: February 24Feb 24

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

A high-end digital heavyweight like this is notable because the Oladra sits at the very top of Antipodes’ range, and new pricing lands around A$43,000–45,000 once imported into Australia. Against that backdrop, an asking price of A$25,900 looks very strong for a used unit—comfortably below the usual used-band estimate of about A$30,000–36,000 for an excellent-condition example.

What you’re buying is a flagship server/streamer/reclocker with serious attention to noise reduction, clocking, and internal storage flexibility, plus broad output support and up to three user-installable SSDs. Reviews consistently frame it as a reference-grade piece for extracting more realism and timing from a digital front end, so if this one is clean, complete, and from a careful owner, it looks like a worthwhile grab rather than a risky punt.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Antipodes Audio

Antipodes Audio emerged from New Zealand's Kapiti Coast on the North Island, with research into music server design commencing in 2009. Founded by Mark Jenkins, a former Telecom New Zealand executive and lifelong audiophile frustrated with conventional interconnects, the company drew its name from the British colonial term for Australia and New Zealand as the "antipodes"—the distant other side of the world. Starting with an audio-cable venture alongside his wife Sonia around 2004, Jenkins pivoted to digital audio innovation, prioritizing simple circuits, premium components, and aggressive noise reduction to preserve signal integrity.

The brand specializes in high-end digital audio sources, particularly music servers and streamers that excel as both servers and players. Iconic models like the CX, EX, DS Reference, and Kala series evolved into flagships such as the K50 and the Oladra platform, now a distinct brand. These devices incorporate advanced G4 technologies, including double noise isolation, output regeneration, reclocking across S/PDIF, AES3, I2S, and USB, alongside custom linear power supplies and motherboard tuning for optimal bandwidth and musicality.

Antipodes occupies a niche boutique position in the ultra-high-end market, earning acclaim for delivering emotionally engaging sound in noisy digital environments. Reviewed favorably alongside rivals like Innuos, its maverick designs—embodied in the "Oladra" name, evoking Greek renegades—appeal to discerning buyers seeking reference-level servers that rival top DACs in transparency and dynamics.

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