{"product_id":"kaleidescape-strato-k-movie-player","title":"Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKaleidescape Strato K Movie Player\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player is the world's highest-fidelity movie player — a device that redefines what home cinema can be, introducing the exclusive 4K Cinematic™ format and unlocking native 8K playback for an experience that leaves streaming and disc-based systems far behind. For those who refuse to compromise on picture or sound, the Strato K represents the absolute pinnacle of domestic movie reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e4K Cinematic™ — A Dramatic Leap Beyond Standard 4K\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrato K introduces Kaleidescape's exclusive 4K Cinematic™ video format, harnessing the player's 8K processing power to deliver full chroma — up to 4:4:4 — alongside dramatically higher bitrates than standard 4K files. The result is greater detail, fewer compression artefacts, sharper picture, and natural motion that stays true to the original recording. With up to four times the colour information available on disc or streaming, 4K Cinematic's vivid colours and extraordinary clarity pull you into the story with an immediacy that standard 4K simply cannot match. This is not an incremental improvement — it is a fundamental reimagining of what 4K can deliver in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNative 8K Playback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrato K unlocks native 8K video playback in SDR and HDR10, bringing the latest ultra-high resolution video format to the home. Strato K is the first movie player certified by the 8K Association, meeting the performance and interoperability requirements developed by the Association's Technical Working Group — an unrivalled credential in the world of home cinema. Strato K supports Dolby Vision for 4K Cinematic movies and HDR10 for native 8K playback, with a full-time 4K60 onscreen interface that ensures effortless, intuitive navigation at every resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLossless Spatial Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strato K delivers lossless audio as standard, maximising sound quality across a full range of downstream components. Supported codecs include Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, and DTS-HD Master Audio — every format the finest home cinema processors demand. Kaleidescape's lossless audio lets your processor, amplifiers, and speakers perform exactly as the director intended: dialogue rendered with extraordinary clarity, every subtle sound effect and low-frequency rumble drawing you deeper into the story with effortless realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStandalone and Scalable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn standalone configuration, Strato K stores approximately seven 4K Cinematic movies on its internal 960GB solid-state drive — and with gigabit Ethernet, a 4K Cinematic movie can be downloaded in as little as 15 minutes. Purchased movies can be re-downloaded at any time. The Strato K is equally at home as the centrepiece of a single-room system or as part of a whole-home Kaleidescape installation. Group it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kaleidescape-terra\"\u003eKaleidescape Terra Prime Movie Server\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kaleidescape-compact-terra-prime-offers\"\u003eKaleidescape Compact Terra Movie Server\u003c\/a\u003e to unlock the iconic Kaleidescape covers view, large library navigation, parental controls, and multi-room playback across any number of players. Up to four servers can be grouped per system, making the Strato K an investment that grows with your ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVideo Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 2.1, up to 24Gbps; HDCP 2.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVideo Resolutions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4320p30\/25\/24, 2160p60\/50\/30\/25\/24, 1080p60\/50\/24, 720p60\/50, 576i\/p, 480i\/p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChroma\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4:4:4 8\/10\/12-bit up to 2160p60; 4:2:2 12-bit up to 2160p60; 4:2:0 8\/10\/12-bit up to 4320p30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDR\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Vision (up to 4K), HDR10 (up to 8K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 2.1; Digital coaxial RCA; TOS-link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio Formats (HDMI)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, PCM up to 7.1ch 96kHz\/24-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio Formats (Coaxial\/TOS-link)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 2ch up to 96kHz\/24-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e960GB internal SSD (approx. 7 × 4K Cinematic or 10 × 4K movies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNetwork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-panel IR; IR extender input; Ethernet control (Josh.ai, Crestron, Control4, Savant, Lutron RA3 and HomeWorks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0 × 3.9 × 25.4 cm (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.36 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax 9.7W; Typical 6.8W; Idle 4.1W; Standby 0.2W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFan Noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilent in most installs; 17dB(A) when downloading in hot environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strato K is for the home cinema enthusiast who demands the absolute best — someone who has invested in a high-quality display, a capable AV processor, and a speaker system worthy of the finest soundtracks, and who understands that the source is everything. Whether building a dedicated single-room theatre or a whole-home system with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kaleidescape-strato-c-movie-player\"\u003emultiple Strato players\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kaleidescape-terra\"\u003eTerra Prime Movie Server\u003c\/a\u003e, the Strato K sets a new standard for what a movie player can achieve. Those already in the Kaleidescape ecosystem will find Strato K the natural choice for 8K-ready rooms and the 4K Cinematic™ format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can experience Kaleidescape at our Norwich showroom and see for yourself what the Strato K delivers on a properly configured system. When you get in touch, you'll be speaking with Dave, Chris and Tim — experienced specialists who can advise on this product and your whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaleidescape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58135953637750,"sku":null,"price":5400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1147\/files\/overlay-strato-k-movie-player-video.jpg?v=1782211466","url":"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kaleidescape-strato-k-movie-player","provider":"Martins Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}