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The Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player, released in July 2024, is a premium 4K player for discerning home theater enthusiasts. Delivering stunning 4K Dolby Vision and lossless audio, it offers an unmatched cinematic experience. Priced around $3,995, it's a significant investment for reference-quality movie playback.
Model | Strato V |
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Video Output | HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3 copy protection |
Video Display Formats | Resolutions: 2160p60/50/30/25/24, 1080p60/50/24, 1080i60/50, 720p60/50, 576i, 576p, 480i, 480p Chroma: 4:4:4 8-bit up to 2160p60, 4:4:4 10/12-bit up to 2160p30, 4:2:2 12-bit up to 2160p60, 4:2:0 8/10/12-bit at 2160p50/60 only Color spaces: BT.2020, BT.709, BT.601 Aspect ratios: 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 (CinemaScape), automatic or user interface selectable HDR: Dolby Vision (standard and low-latency) and HDR10 (SMPTE ST 2084, 2086) Movie playback up to 4K; UI in 2K |
Audio Outputs | HDMI 2.1 (combined with video) Digital (coaxial RCA and TOS-link connectors) |
Audio Formats (HDMI Connector) | Dolby Atmos DTS:X Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Master Audio Dolby Digital Plus DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround Dolby MAT PCM PCM (up to 7.1ch, 96kHz/24-bit) |
Audio Formats (Coaxial RCA and TOS-link connectors) | PCM (2ch, up to 96kHz/24-bit) |
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Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025
This media player and server combo provides access to Kaleidescape’s high-end movie store at a more affordable price, while also adding support for Dolby Vision. The result is picture and sound that’s often superior to 4K disc, allowing you to build a film library that doesn’t take up any space.
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