California Audio Labs

About California Audio Labs

California Audio Labs (CAL) was a renowned American hi-fi audio manufacturer based in Blue Lake, California. Founded in the 1980s, CAL gained a strong reputation for its high-end CD players, transports, and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), praised for their musicality and robust engineering. The company was an innovator in digital audio, offering models like the Icon, CL-15, and DX series that became audiophile favorites. CAL expanded into home theater but ceased operations after its parent company was acquired and dissolved in 2002. Their products remain highly regarded on the secondhand market for their sound quality and reliability.