When Kaleidescape introduced the new Strato K and its 4K Cinematic format, the company promoted substantially higher video bitrates, chroma sampling up to 4:4:4, and a new level of video performance for the home. Kaleidescape currently states that 4K Cinematic files average approximately 110 Mbps and are about 1.5 times larger than its previous 4K versions. At The Screening Room, however, we tend to be skeptical of performance claims—especially when an expensive new component