First Look: Kaleidescape Strato V Player with Dolby Vision and Local Storage

Kaleidescape launches a new top of the line player alongside a new entry-level system - and they're both called the Strato V!

Learn everything you need to know about this new player right here!

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[skippyturtle]

I think this is great news for HT enthusiasts that want to get started with the ecosystem. Great job on the video Travis as always. Since getting to know you I have added, JVC projector, Lumagen and waiting for my kickstarter campaign remote. Now this! 😂😂😂

[mikewright]

I’m thrilled for this. Living in Canada previous entry cost was about 13, 000. Now it’s 6k. Thats more like it.

[clivestandish]

This is a great new more affordable entry point. Time to break out the credit card I think!

[JamilMoledina]

Great review Travis! I’m particularly interested in your opinion on replacing the Strato C. We’re in the same boat with it connected to a projector. No need to replace, but kinda want to! Also - liked and subscribed!

[DanielStemen]

Man I am seriously thinking about getting this thing now. It has been a 5k-10k entry barrier for years. At3k that is somehow much better lol. I already have a NAS setup, would I be able to extend the library to my NAS or is that proprietary to their product?

[SteveMuller]

I can see a USB port, does this mean you can add your own hard drives? Is it also possible to add your own MKV 4K blu ray rips?

[boe]

So if I crack it open can I add my own 2 tb ssd?

[Victor-igu]

Can movies from hdd be connected to this with the USB to transfer the movie files from the HDD?

[larsv]

No HDR10+ ? Why, for that price?! Missed opportunity. It’s basically a $4000 player, as 10 movie storage is a joke and the additional storage options ridiculously expansive. There are cheaper options that offer more/same. E.g. R_volution player (upgraded signature version) and their NAS/ripper all in one.

[myhomeaudio]

Zidoo Z1000 pro media player and NAS combo still half the price than this.

[modo]

It can hold 10 4k movies and it’s $4, 000? 😂
Keep it bruh

[darrenorange]

Dolby Vision has been around on other devices for years now. Literally can buy $200 hardware and get the same output. This is one of the most over priced things out there.