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Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player

Experience True 4K HDR and Lossless Audio Like Never Before
$2,995.00
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Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player

Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player: Elevate Your Home Theater Experience

The Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience, combining reference-quality 4K video with lossless audio in a compact, scalable design. Ideal for discerning home theater enthusiasts, it offers seamless integration into any entertainment setup.

🎬 Reference-Quality 4K Video Output

Experience movies as the creators intended with the Strato E's support for 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. Its advanced upscaling technology enhances HD and SD content to near-4K quality, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details on any display. With video bitrates up to 100 Mbps, enjoy smooth, artifact-free playback without the interruptions common in streaming services. 

🔊 Immersive Lossless Audio

The Strato E supports a range of multichannel and spatial audio codecs, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, and DTS-HD Master Audio. This ensures crystal-clear dialogue and immersive soundscapes, bringing every scene to life and fully engaging your senses. 

💾 Standalone Operation with Expandable Storage

Equipped with a 480GB solid-state drive, the Strato E can store approximately six high-bitrate movies, allowing for quick access and playback. For larger collections, it seamlessly integrates with Kaleidescape's Terra Prime movie servers, enabling expanded storage and multi-room playback capabilities.

Seamless Integration and Control

Designed for flexibility, the Strato E fits effortlessly into various home theater configurations. It supports control via IR remote, mobile app, or integration with home automation systems like Josh.ai, Crestron, Control4, and Savant. Whether mounted behind a TV or installed in a rack, its compact form factor ensures a clean setup.

Technical Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 6.4in x 1.1in x 6.4in (W x H x D)

  • Weight: 1.6 lb (0.73 kg)

  • Power Consumption: Max 13W; Typical 4.3W

  • Networking: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T)

  • Control Options: IR remote, Ethernet-based control protocols

  • Audio/Video Output: HDMI with support for 4K HDR and lossless audio formats

Our Review

⭐️ Dreamedia Expert Review: Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player

At Dreamedia, we’ve worked with countless home theater components—and few products impress us the way the Kaleidescape Strato E does. This isn't just a movie player; it's a cornerstone for any luxury cinema setup.

From the moment you power it on, the Strato E delivers a level of video and audio fidelity that far surpasses streaming devices. It supports full 4K UHD with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, producing sharp, vibrant images that honor the filmmakers’ original intent. Unlike compressed streams, Kaleidescape’s locally downloaded content runs at up to 100 Mbps, which means zero buffering, zero artifacts, and 100% reference quality playback.

The audio is equally exceptional. With support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and lossless formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, this system ensures that every detail—from the subtlest ambient cue to the thunder of an explosion—is rendered with jaw-dropping precision. When paired with high-end AV receivers or separates, the Strato E truly shines.

Another standout feature is its flexibility. The 6TB internal drive allows you to store dozens of 4K titles locally, and its seamless integration with Kaleidescape’s Terra server expands your system effortlessly. For custom installations, compatibility with major control systems like Control4, Savant, Crestron, and Josh.ai makes it ideal for whole-home AV distribution and automation.

The Strato E also reflects Kaleidescape’s deep understanding of the user experience. The interface is intuitive, visually immersive, and responsive. Curating and navigating your movie collection feels fun, not like flipping through endless menus. It’s a thoughtfully designed product from top to bottom.

In short, the Kaleidescape Strato E is our top recommendation for discerning clients who want the very best in home theater. It brings together breathtaking image quality, uncompromising audio, and rock-solid reliability—all in a sleek, installer-friendly form factor. If you're building or upgrading a dedicated theater, this is the player to build around.

Specifications

  • DIMENSIONS: 6.4in x 1.1in x 6.4in (W x H x D) (16.3cm x 3cm x 16.3cm)
  • WEIGHT: 1.6lb (0.73kg)
  • POWER: Max consumption 13W / Typical 4.3W
  • NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T)
  • CONTROL OPTIONS: IR remote, Ethernet-based control protocols
  • AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT: HDMI with support for 4K HDR and lossless audio formats

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