Overview
The Kaleidescape Strato V has been a game-changer in my home theater. It’s incredibly simple for my entire family to use, which is always a win. One thing I never have to worry about? Poor audio or video quality. Kaleidescape delivers lossless audio and video every single time, so whether it's a casual movie night or a full-on demo for guests, it always delivers an immersive experience.
For those wanting to dive into the Kaleidescape ecosystem without spending $10K+ on a Strato C paired with a Terra Prime Server, the Strato V is the perfect, more affordable answer. What I love most is how I can create custom scenes by selecting specific moments from movies and stringing them together into a "script." With the press of a button, I can play through these curated scenes seamlessly, delivering an unforgettable cinematic experience for my guests.
Features
Pros:
- Ease of use for everyone. The family can watch or rent movies without me.
- Download movies from anywhere. Even when we’re not home.
- Bookmark movies that I'm not yet ready to purchase, but am interested in when they go on sale.
- Discounted titles. Kaleidescape sends me weekly emails about movies I’ve bookmarked that are on sale. Who doesn’t love a Youthman deal?
- No need for an extra remote. Since I always have my phone on me, it's the most seamless way to control Kaleidescape.
- Top-tier audio and video. I can trust that I’m getting the best possible quality.
- No need for extra hardware.
- Affordable option. At less than half the cost of a Strato C + Terra Prime Server.
- Expandable storage. If I ever need more storage, it’s easy to add a Terra Prime Server down the line.
Cons:
- It’s still an investment. While it’s more affordable than other options, it’s still a big purchase for many home theater fans.
- Limited scene creation options. You can't create custom scenes or scripts directly from the remote.
- Storage limitations. You’re capped at storing around 10 4K movies at a time.
- Automatic deletion wait time. If you hit storage capacity, it takes about 48 hours before the oldest movie is deleted automatically, meaning you might need to manually delete a movie to free up space sooner.
Specs
Video Output
• HDMI 2.1
• HDCP 2.3 copy protection
Video Display Formats
• Resolutions: 2160p 60/50/30/25/24, 1080p 60/50/24, 1080i 60/50, 720p 60/50, 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-selectable
• HDR support: Dolby Vision (standard and low-latency) and HDR10 (SMPTE ST 2084, 2086)
• Movie playback up to 4K; UI renders in 2K
Audio Outputs
• HDMI 2.1 (video + audio)
• Digital coaxial (RCA)
• Optical TOS-link
Audio Formats (HDMI)
• 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 7.1 channels, 96 kHz / 24-bit)
Audio Formats (Coaxial / Optical)
• PCM (2 channels, up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)
Power
• Max consumption: 13 W
• Typical: 4.9 W
• High-power standby: 3.8 W
• Low-power standby: 0.50 W
• External power adapter: 100–240 VAC to 12 VDC @ 5 A (60 W, isolated ground)
Network
• Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T)
Other Connections
• USB (for disc cataloging)
• Dual chassis ground connections
Control
• Front-panel IR receiver
• Kaleidescape control protocol over Ethernet (supported by Josh.ai, Crestron, AMX, Control4, Savant, Kaleidescape apps, and other systems)
• Lutron RA3 and HomeWorks control over Ethernet
Environment
• Operating: 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
• Storage: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
• Relative humidity: 20–80% (operation), 5–90% (storage)
• Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
• Heat output: 44 BTU/hr (13 W) max
• Airflow: 5 CFM (8.4 m³/hr) max
Fan Noise
• Silent in most installs, 17 dB(A) when downloading in hot environments
Ventilation
• Minimum 1 in (2.5 cm) front clearance
• Minimum 2 in (5 cm) rear clearance
Mounts (Sold Separately)
• Rack shelf with faceplates for one or two Strato V players (centered or side-by-side) in 19 in rack (1U space)
• Wall mount option for behind TV displays
Certifications
• CSA 62368-1
• IEC 62368-1
• FCC CLASS B
• CE
• RoHS Compliant
Storage
• Internal 960 GB SSD (approx. 10 Kaleidescape high-bitrate 4K movies)
• Can access content stored on a Terra when network grouped
Media
• Downloads from Kaleidescape Movie Store in 4K Dolby Vision, 4K HDR10, 4K SDR, HD, and SD
• Supports recent HD additions and Strato V compatibility pages via Movie Store
Dimensions (W × H × D)
• 7.87 × 1.52 × 10.0 in (20.0 × 3.9 × 25.4 cm)
Weight
• 4.2 lb (1.91 kg)
