Kaleidescape Strato E 4K Dolby Vision Movie Player

The Kaleidescape movie experience. A simpler way to get started.

The Kaleidescape Strato E brings reference-quality 4K video and lossless immersive audio to your home theater in a remarkably compact package.

Designed as Kaleidescape's entry-level 4K movie player, Strato E supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, Dolby Atmos, and DTS while providing access to the Kaleidescape movie store.

Unlike conventional streaming devices, Kaleidescape downloads movies directly to local storage, allowing you to enjoy high-bitrate picture quality and lossless audio without relying on a continuous internet stream during playback.

With 480GB of internal solid-state storage, Strato E can hold approximately six high-bitrate movies. Add a Kaleidescape Terra Prime server when you're ready, and the system can grow into a substantial movie library serving multiple rooms throughout your home.

4K Dolby Vision Picture Quality

Strato E supports 4K Ultra HD playback in Dolby Vision, HDR10, and standard dynamic range.

Dolby Vision provides dynamic HDR information that allows compatible displays and projectors to reproduce brightness, contrast, and color according to the capabilities of the display.

Strato E also upscales HD and standard-definition movies to 4K output, helping older titles look their best on today's premium displays.

Whether you're using a high-end OLED television or a dedicated Sony, JVC, Epson, or Barco projection system, Strato E provides a high-quality video source designed to take advantage of your investment.

Lossless Dolby Atmos and DTS Audio

A great movie soundtrack deserves more than compressed streaming audio.

Strato E supports lossless immersive audio formats, including:

• Dolby Atmos
• DTS
• Dolby TrueHD
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• Dolby Digital Plus
• Multichannel PCM

Kaleidescape's downloaded movies can deliver lossless soundtracks, preserving the detail and dynamics that conventional streaming services often sacrifice through audio compression.

That matters when you've invested in a properly designed surround sound system.

Dialogue, music, atmospheric effects, and the impact of an action sequence all benefit from a high-quality source.

Pair Strato E with a Trinnov, StormAudio, Marantz, or other premium home theater processor and a properly calibrated speaker system to experience what a serious movie soundtrack can deliver.

Downloaded Movies. No Streaming Interruptions.

Kaleidescape movies are downloaded to local storage rather than streamed during playback.

Movie bitrates can reach 100 Mbps, allowing Kaleidescape to deliver substantially more video data than typical subscription streaming services.

Once a movie is downloaded, playback doesn't depend on maintaining an internet connection.

No buffering.

No sudden drops in picture quality.

No interruptions because the internet slows down halfway through a movie.

Just select your movie and enjoy.

Built-In 480GB SSD Storage

Strato E includes a 480GB solid-state drive with room for approximately six high-bitrate 4K movies.

Movies can be downloaded from the Kaleidescape movie store over a gigabit Ethernet connection.

To manage the available storage, downloaded movies become eligible for automatic deletion 48 hours after playback.

Purchased movies remain available for downloading again, so you can rotate your collection without losing access to titles you've purchased.

It's a simple way to begin building a Kaleidescape movie library without purchasing a separate movie server immediately.

Expand with Kaleidescape Terra Prime

Strato E works as a complete standalone movie player, but it can also become part of a larger Kaleidescape system.

Add a compatible Terra Prime movie server to expand storage and unlock Kaleidescape's full movie-library experience.

With a server connected, you gain access to the signature Kaleidescape cover-art interface and additional browsing features designed for larger collections.

You can also add more movie players throughout the home.

Use Strato V or Strato E in primary viewing areas and Strato M in secondary spaces such as bedrooms or kitchens.

Kaleidescape supports multiple players within a system and up to four movie servers, allowing your collection to grow alongside your home entertainment system.

Compact Enough to Go Anywhere

One of the biggest advantages of Strato E is its size.

Measuring just 6.4 inches wide, 1.1 inches tall, and 6.4 inches deep, it's substantially smaller than a conventional home theater component.

It can sit on a shelf, fit into an equipment cabinet, or mount behind a television using an optional wall mount.

Kaleidescape also offers rack-mount accessories that allow one or two Strato E players to occupy a single rack space.

Its small size also makes it practical to take a handful of downloaded movies with you to a vacation home or another location.

Once the movies are downloaded, an internet connection isn't required for playback.

The Kaleidescape Movie Store

Strato E provides access to the Kaleidescape movie store, where movies are available for purchase or rental.

Supported content includes:

• 4K Dolby Vision
• 4K HDR10
• 4K SDR
• HD
• Standard Definition

You can build a personal digital movie collection and download your purchased titles as needed.

Content availability varies by title and territory.

Control4 and Smart Home Integration

Strato E supports professional control systems, including:

• Control4
• Crestron
• Savant
• Josh.ai
• AMX

It also supports Lutron RA3 and HomeWorks control over Ethernet.

At The Grid, we can integrate Kaleidescape into your entire entertainment system.

Press Watch Movie on your Control4 remote or touchscreen, and the projector or television turns on, the surround processor selects the correct input, the lighting adjusts, and the room is ready.

The equipment works together without requiring you to operate several different remotes.

Key Features & Specifications

Feature	Specification
Product Type	4K Movie Player
Video Resolution	Up to 4K Ultra HD
HDR Support	Dolby Vision, HDR10
Internal Storage	480GB SSD
Movie Capacity	Approximately 6 High-Bitrate Movies
Audio Formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Video Output	HDMI 2.1
Audio Output	HDMI 2.1
Network	Gigabit Ethernet
USB	Disc Cataloging
Control	Control4, Crestron, Savant, Josh.ai and More
Dimensions	6.4" W × 1.1" H × 6.4" D
Weight	1.6 lbs.
Cooling	Fanless
Expandability	Compatible with Terra Prime Movie Servers

Movies are purchased or rented separately through the Kaleidescape movie store. Storage capacity varies by title and file size. Optional servers and mounting accessories are sold separately.

Kaleidescape at The Grid HiFi

The Grid HiFi is your Kaleidescape and private cinema expert in Houston, Texas.

Whether you're starting with a single Strato E or building a complete Kaleidescape system with multiple players and Terra Prime servers, we'll help you select the right configuration for your home.

We can integrate Kaleidescape with premium projectors, OLED televisions, surround processors, amplification, loudspeakers, and Control4 automation.

For dedicated theaters, The Grid can handle the entire project, including screen selection, speaker layout, acoustic treatment, theater seating, lighting, networking, equipment racks, and final system calibration.

Strato E is an excellent way to get started with Kaleidescape, and we'll make sure the rest of your system is ready to take advantage of it.

Experience Kaleidescape at The Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas.