Anyone try the Kaleidescape Strato V? Seems to eliminate the need for the crazy server?


I keep looking at Kaleidescape because I want to get rid of all the disks. But the price has always been too insane .... (said the guy who dropped a tonne on this system). Anyway, the new Kaleidescape Strato V has internal SSD allowing for storage of 10 4K movies .. and for those of us with gig fiber internet, the small storage should not be an issue. Anyone try it yet?

uberk

If you want the best possible audio and video, the KScape stuff is the best. If you intend on buying a bunch movies you'll want a Terra as well. If you are only going to rent stuff then the strato will work. 

Keep in mind that KScape is not a streaming service like Netflix. If you rent a movie you have to wait for it to download (which is approx 6-10min on gb internet speed) before you can watch it. 

On a side note, bit for bit to the original file, it'll best even a 4k bluray disk. 

I've had one for a little over one month. The sound of movies is significantly better than any streaming service.