The Kaleidescape Strato C movie player is a compact playback client engineered for dedicated private cinema systems. Operating over a gigabit network in tandem with central movie servers, the unit streams full-bitrate 4K content at up to 100 Mbps with zero compression artefacts. It routes studio-grade digital video and lossless multichannel audio directly to AV processors and 4K displays.
The Hi-Fi Centre Team Take
Integrating the Strato C into a home cinema transforms the viewing ritual by eliminating the visual compromises and buffering interruptions typical of mass-market streaming platforms. Navigating a personal cinema library feels completely instantaneous, rendering pristine colour depth and object-based spatial audio without delay. Its slim aluminium chassis operates silently in the background, keeping equipment racks tidy while maintaining an authentic cinema presentation day after day.
Key Acoustic & Design Features
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High-Bitrate Video Architecture: Delivers uncompressed 4K video at 100 Mbps and 60 frames per second without compression artefacts or motion blur.
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Isolated Audio Routing: Features a dedicated secondary HDMI audio port to route bitstream Dolby Atmos and DTS:X cleanly to external processors.
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Compact Aluminium Chassis: Provides efficient passive thermal management inside equipment racks or discretely behind wall-mounted displays.
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Authorized Dealer Support: Supplied directly via Hi-Fi Centre as an Authorized Dealer, ensuring full manufacturer warranty coverage and dedicated post-purchase technical support.
Technical Specifications
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Video Output: 4K Ultra HD at up to 60 fps, 100 Mbps maximum bitrate
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High Dynamic Range: HDR10
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Audio Formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, multi-channel PCM bitstream pass-through
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Primary Output: 1x HDMI 2.0a (video and digital audio) with HDCP 2.2
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Secondary Output: 1x HDMI 1.4 (isolated digital audio)
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Networking: 1x 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
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Chassis: Anodised aluminium enclosure
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 200 mm x 38 mm x 254 mm
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Weight: 1.91 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the Strato C have internal storage for movies?
No, the Strato C is a dedicated playback client designed to stream full-bitrate 4K HDR media over a local gigabit network from a centralised Kaleidescape Terra movie server.
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Why does the Strato C feature two HDMI ports?
The primary HDMI 2.0a output routes full-bandwidth 4K video and audio to displays or modern processors, whilst the secondary HDMI port provides an isolated audio feed directly to an AV receiver or processor to minimise jitter and eliminate compatibility issues.
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Can multiple Strato C players share the same movie server?
Yes, multiple Strato C clients can operate concurrently across a single local area network, streaming uncompressed 4K content simultaneously to different zones without buffering or loss of quality.