Kaleidescape
Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player
Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player
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Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player
The Strato V is Kaleidescape's latest-generation movie player, built around new electronics and a revised grounding topology that Kaleidescape developed specifically with audiophiles in mind. It plays 4K content in standard dynamic range, HDR10, and Dolby Vision, with superb upscaling of HD and SD material to 4K resolution. It works as a standalone unit with 960GB of internal solid-state storage, or connects to a Kaleidescape Terra server across a local network for access to a larger library.
Reference Picture Quality
The Strato V outputs video via HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3 copy protection, covering every major resolution from 480i through to 2160p60. Dolby Vision is supported in both standard and low-latency modes. HDR10 support follows the SMPTE ST 2084 and ST 2086 standards. Chroma subsampling reaches 4:4:4 at 8-bit up to 2160p60, and 4:4:4 at 10 or 12-bit up to 2160p30. The user interface runs in 2K while movie playback reaches full 4K. CinemaScape supports the 2.35:1 aspect ratio natively alongside the standard 1.78:1.
Standalone or Grouped
With its 960GB internal SSD, the Strato V holds approximately 10 Kaleidescape high-bitrate 4K movies as a standalone unit. Multiple Strato players can be grouped across the home using the same server.
Quiet by Design
Maximum power consumption is 13W, with typical consumption of 4.9W. The Strato V is silent in most installations, reaching 17dB(A) only when downloading in hot environments. The external power adapter accepts 100–240VAC and outputs 12VDC at 5A via an isolated ground — a detail Kaleidescape flags as relevant to system noise floors.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.2lb (1.91kg) |
| Max power consumption | 13W |
| Typical power consumption | 4.9W |
| High power standby | 3.8W |
| Lower power standby | 0.5W |
| Power adapter | 100–240VAC to 12VDC @ 5A, 60W, isolated ground |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T) |
| Chassis GND connections | ×2 |
| Video output | HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 |
| Resolutions | 2160p60/50/30/25/24, 1080p60/50/24, 1080i60/50, 720p60/50, 576i, 576p, 480i, 480p |
| Fan noise | Silent in most installs, 17dB(A) when downloading in hot environments |
Who Is It For?
The Strato V is built for the home cinema enthusiast who wants the best available picture and audio performance from a Kaleidescape player, and who values the engineering that goes into the electronics and grounding topology as much as the specification list. It suits a dedicated cinema room equally well as a principal living room display. Those building a multi-room system will find it pairs naturally with the Kaleidescape Strato C Movie Player or the Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player in secondary rooms. Anyone starting with a smaller budget or a simpler installation should look at the Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player.
Buying from Martins Hi-Fi
Martins 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.
You can hear the Strato V in our Norwich showroom, where we can demonstrate it as a standalone unit or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system.
When you get in touch, you'll be speaking with Dave and Chris — experienced specialists who can advise on this product and your whole system.
Contact us at info@martinshifi.co.uk, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our Why Martins Hi-Fi page. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.
