Kaleidescape - Strato V - Black
Specifications
- Maximum Supported Resolution2160p (4K)High Dynamic Range (HDR)YesOperating System CompatibilityNot Applicable, Not Applicable, Not Applicable, Not Applicable, Not ApplicableRemote Control IncludedNoStorage TypeInternal, CloudStorage Capacity1 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Maximum Supported Resolution: 2160p (4K)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Not Applicable, Not Applicable, Not Applicable, Not Applicable, Not Applicable
- Remote Control Included: false
- Storage Type: Internal, Cloud
- Storage Capacity: 1 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- General
- Brand: Kaleidescape
- Model Number: K0701-0000
- Product Name: Kaleidescape Strato V
- Color: Black
- Compatibility
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Bluetooth Enabled: false (The device is capable of communicating with another device via Bluetooth, provided they are within the required range of each other. A Bluetooth-enabled device must also be the same Bluetooth version or higher than the accessory it is intended to pair with.)
- Audio
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Gameplay
- Game Controller Support: false
- Display
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10 (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 5 years
- Warranty - Labor: 5 years
- Other
- UPC: 810104150415
Strato V is Kaleidescape's next-generation movie player. Providing 4K Dolby Vision playback with lossless audio decode. Strato V works as a standalone or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system.
- Reference video for every 4K display: Strato V supports SDR, HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Lossless Spatial Audio: Lossless audio decoding delivers clear dialog and immersive sound effects. Audio formats include Dolby Atmos •DTS:X •Dolby True HD •DTS-HD Master Audio •Dolby Digital Plus •DTS-HD High Resolution Audio •Dolby Digital •DTS Digital Surround • Dolby MAT PCM •Linear PCM (up to 7.1ch, 96kHz/24-bit)
- Standalone and Scalable: When standalone, Strato V stores approximately 10 reference 4K movies on an internal, solid-state drive. Strato V can also be paired with up to four Terra Prime Servers to increase local library storage capacity.
- Over 14,000 Movies, TV Shows and Concerts Available: Our movie store includes everything from Hollywood blockbusters to foreign, independent, silent films, documentaries and more.
- 5-year Warranty: All new Kaleidescape products come with a 5-year parts and labor warranty
- Reference video for every 4K display: Strato V supports SDR, HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Lossless Spatial Audio: Lossless audio decoding delivers clear dialog and immersive sound effects. Audio formats include Dolby Atmos •DTS:X •Dolby True HD •DTS-HD Master Audio •Dolby Digital Plus •DTS-HD High Resolution Audio •Dolby Digital •DTS Digital Surround • Dolby MAT PCM •Linear PCM (up to 7.1ch, 96kHz/24-bit)
- Standalone and Scalable: When standalone, Strato V stores approximately 10 reference 4K movies on an internal, solid-state drive. Strato V can also be paired with up to four Terra Prime Servers to increase local library storage capacity.
- Over 14,000 Movies, TV Shows and Concerts Available: Our movie store includes everything from Hollywood blockbusters to foreign, independent, silent films, documentaries and more.
- 5-year Warranty: All new Kaleidescape products come with a 5-year parts and labor warranty
Whats Included
- Server
- External Power Adapter
- AC Power Cord
- Network Cable
- HDMI Cable
- Server
- External Power Adapter
- AC Power Cord
- Network Cable
- HDMI Cable
Q: Does the Kaleidescape Strato V support Dolby Atmos?
A: Yes, the Strato V supports Dolby Atmos for an immersive audio experience.
Q: How much storage capacity does the Strato V have?
A: The Strato V has an internal solid-state drive that can store approximately 10 reference 4K movies.
Q: Can the storage capacity of the Strato V be expanded?
A: Yes, you can pair the Strato V with up to four Terra Prime Servers to increase its local library storage capacity.
Q: What type of remote control is included with the Kaleidescape Strato V?
A: The Strato V comes with a dedicated remote control that features an ergonomic design.
Q: What is the maximum resolution supported by this movie player?
A: The Kaleidescape Strato V supports a maximum resolution of 2160p (4K).
Q: Does this movie player support HDR?
A: Yes, the Strato V supports SDR, HDR10, and Dolby Vision.
Q: how many 4K movies can this download and store?
A: You can download and store around ten 4K movies. Your library of movies are stored in Kaleidescape's cloud and can be downloaded in about 10 minutes (if you have a 1 Gbps broadband connection). Movies can be deleted and downloaded at any time. Some people like the ability to store all their movies locally, which is where the Terra servers come into play. If that is not a concern for you and you have a good internet connection, then the 10 minute download time is a great way to get into the Kaleidescape ecosystem at a lower cost point. Personally I don't mind the 10 minute download. In addition, you can download the movie from your phone or any web browser. I usually know what movie in my library I want to watch 10 minutes prior to me sitting down to do so.
A: The two provide comparable data streams for audio and video. You cannot distinguish between the two.
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Customers are delighted by the Strato V's exceptional audio and picture quality. Many comments praise the high-fidelity sound and stunning visuals, with some even claiming it surpasses the quality of 4K Blu-ray discs. The superior audio, in particular, is frequently highlighted as a key selling point. Overall, the product receives overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding its visual and auditory performance.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
It is fantastic! A must for anyone that has a theater room. I plan to get more store for it.
Posted by JenniferG
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great device. Dated software UI/UX.
Couldn’t be easier to set up. The Strato V comes well-packaged — even covered by a logo’d fabric bag, which gives it a nice, high-end unboxing touch. Kaleidescape even includes all of the cables you’ll need to connect the Strato V to your system — including a THX-certified HDMI cable! The most complicated setup step is getting a Kaleidescape account and activating your Strato V, but even that was dead-simple! The most disappointing part of the Strato V experience is that the software and UI/UX feels dated and in need of some love. The well-known Kaleidescape wall of box art looks great — even though you only see it when you browse the Kaleidescape store. The screens that especially look dated and like an afterthought are the controls you see when you go to start a title or while a title is playing. It honestly looks like something from Windows95! I’m also underwhelmed by the mobile app-based remote control options. The mobile app-based controls for AppleTV are significantly better and more elegantly designed than the mobile app-based remote from Kaleidescape — I really miss the AppleTV buttons to jump 10 seconds forward or backward in the playing content. The closest similar option in Kaleidescape is to go back to the start of the current “chapter” which is often a jump back of 5-10 minutes rather than a quick 10 seconds. On a positive note, the Kaleidescape team seems very open to feature requests and feedback, and I’ve already shared all of these observations with them to hopefully fix/improve in future software updates. But all of these complaints are pretty minor. In general, I’m thrilled with the big step up in movie viewing experience of the Strato V over the AppleTV 4K. In particular, the lossless, uncompressed audio from the Strato V makes all other streaming options — AppleTV 4K, Netflix, Roku, etc — seem pretty awful by comparison. I especially notice much more bass and LFE audio details that must be dropped out entirely on streamers that use compressed audio. One other note — if you don’t have a 1Gbps download speed home network, you’ll probably be pretty frustrated with the Strato V experience because it may take you up to an hour or even more to download any titles. My network is 1Gbps and it takes ~10-15 minutes to download any title, which is quick enough for me to go get some snacks and have the title downloaded when I get back. That reminds me of one final gripe — the Strato V ships with a 1Gbps network card, so, even if you were willing to pay for a faster home network, it will be capped at 1Gbps. At this price point and in this day and age, the Strato V should have a 10Gbps netork card (or support later upgrading to that speed by the owner). I’m fairly certain that both the Strato V’s 1Tb drive size and the 1Gbps network speed limit are deliberate decisions to make the Strato V user experience frustrating enough to encourage upgrading to a Terra Prime server, which has more space and a faster 2.5 Gbps network speed.
Posted by ChiMovieFan
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Premium Media Player!
Great premium media player that I wish I was willing to keep. This product has a great interface and their movie store is awesome. The quality that you get from this is the same if not sometimes better than 4K/Blu-ray discs. But… the price is not at a sweet spot enough for me to keep it. If this was priced around $2500 (for the 1tb of storage it comes with) I would keep it without questioning my purchase. I decided to just go all in on my NAS server. I hate collecting disc (they take up too much room and time ripping) this is why I purchased this device, but I can’t convince myself to keep it at the current price. Maybe if I had a lot of money to just blow… then maybe… Hopefully they’re able to make the price more convincing in the future.
Posted by Jaleel