Kaleidescape Strato M Movie Player

About The Kaleidescape Strato M Movie Player

The Strato M is Kaleidescape’s entry-level movie player with picture and sound so good it makes you wonder what their better players have in store. Providing lossless audio and reference-quality 2K video output, Strato M works on its own or as part of a Kaleidescape system.

Lossless Audio That Hits Hard: Strato M delivers pure, lossless audio—exactly how the director intended. You get full support for high-end codecs like Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, and DTS-HD Master Audio, giving your processor, amps, and speakers everything they need to shine. Clearer dialogue. Deeper rumble. More emotion in every scene.

Reference-Level 2K Video: Strato M plays back 4K content in HDR10, Dolby Vision, and BT.2020 with 4:2:2 chroma, but it outputs in 2K resolution. What that means: sharper, more accurate color reproduction that goes beyond standard Blu-ray. Perfect for rooms where you’re seated 1.5x the screen size (or farther).

Downloaded, Never Streamed: Forget buffering. Every Kaleidescape movie is downloaded—not streamed—at up to 100 Mbps to local SSD storage. That means no compression artifacts or bitrate drops. Unlike Blu-rays, there are no disc size limits here. The full fidelity of the studio's mezzanine file gets preserved and played back as intended.

Standalone, with Room to Grow: Out of the box, Strato M stores about 6 high-bitrate movies on its built-in 480GB solid-state drive. Downloads are fast over gigabit Ethernet and are eligible for auto-delete 48 hours after viewing to free up space. Every movie you buy is always re-downloadable.

When you're ready to scale up, Strato M integrates seamlessly with Terra Prime servers and other Kaleidescape players—turning a small system into a whole-home setup.

Scalable for Bigger Systems: Build your system how you want it. Group Strato M players together or pair them with a Terra server to access larger movie libraries instantly. Add a Strato V to your main theatre for 4K output and keep Strato M in the bedroom or living room.

Pairing with a server unlocks advanced features like:

• The Kaleidescape covers view for easy browsing
• Full parental controls and access to the child remote
• Up to four servers and unlimited players per system

Simple Installation: Tuck it behind your TV or mount it cleanly with official rack shelves or wall hardware. Either way, setup is easy.

Our Review

The Kaleidescape Strato M is a solid starting point for anyone curious about stepping into the brand’s premium movie ecosystem. It plays downloaded - not streamed - films at up to 100 Mbps, meaning no buffering or quality drops, and the built-in 480GB SSD holds about half a dozen high-bitrate titles at a time. While it outputs in 2K, it still handles 4K sources with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and rich colour reproduction, making it more than enough for most living room or bedroom setups. Audio is delivered in full lossless formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, so your system gets the best chance to shine. Easy to install and capable of running solo or as part of a larger setup with Terra servers and other Kaleidescape players, the Strato M is a flexible, fuss-free way to enjoy your movie collection in better-than-Blu-ray quality.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Standalone 2K Movie Player with 480GB of Storage
• Lowest cost of entry into the Kaleidescape ecosystem
• Standalone operation with 480GB SSD
• Lossless multichannel audio including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
• Reference-quality 2K video output (Dolby Vision, HDR10, BT.2020)
• Scalable system - add players or servers as needed
• Downloaded playback up to 100 Mbps - no buffering, no degradation
• Storage
  • Standalone: Internal 480GB SSD (available storage for approximately 6 Kaleidescape high-bitrate movies)
  • Grouped: Strato M can also access content stored on a Terra when connected and grouped via local network
• Media Played
  • Kaleidescape Movie Store Downloads: 4K Dolby Vision, 4K HDR10, 4K SDR, HD, and SD quality
  • View recent HD additions for Strato M in the movie store
  • Current customers can also view their Strato M compatibility page in the movie store
• Control
  • Front-Panel IR Receiver
  • Kaleidescape Control Protocol over Ethernet (supported by Josh.ai, Crestron, AMX, Control4, Savant, the Kaleidescape apps, and other apps & control systems)
  • Lutron RA3 and HomeWorks control over Ethernet
• Fan Noise: Silent (no internal fan)
• Ventilation
  • Minimum 25mm space at the front
  • Minimum 50mm space at the rear
• Mounts (sold separately)
  • Rack Shelf with Faceplates is available for mounting 1 or 2 (centred or side-by-side) Strato M players in a 19in rack, 1U space
  • Wall Mount available for mounting behind TV displays
• Video Output
  • HDMI 2.1
  • HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection
• Video Output Formats
  • Output Scaled To: 1080p60/50/30/25/24, 1080i60/50, 720p60/50, 576i, 576p, 480i, 480p
  • Chroma: 4:4:4 8/10/12-bit, 4:2:2 12-bit
  • Colour Spaces: BT.2020, BT.709, BT.601
  • Aspect Ratios: 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 (CinemaScape), automatic or user interface selectable
  • HDR: Dolby Vision (standard and low-latency) and HDR10 (SMPTE ST 2084, 2086)
  • Movie Playback up to 2K; UI in 2K
• Audio Outputs: HDMI 2.1 (combined with video)
• Audio Formats (HDMI Connector)
  • 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 7.1ch, 96kHz/24-bit)
• Power
  • Max Consumption: 13W
  • Typical: 4.3W
  • High Power Standby: 3.8W
  • Lower Power Standby: 0.5W
  • External Power Adapter with Detachable Cable: 100-240VAC to 12VDC @ 5A, 60W, isolated ground
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T)
• USB: (for disc cataloguing)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 163 x 30 x 163mm
• Weight: 0.73 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.