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Kaleidescape launches first 8K-certified movie player with new Cinematic 4K format

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Kaleidescape's new movie player is the first to receive 8K Association certification, supporting 8K output. It also introduces a Cinematic 4K format with higher bitrates and better audio than standard 4K Blu-rays. The player targets high-end home theater enthusiasts willing to pay a premium for top-tier quality.

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While 8K remains niche, the Cinematic 4K format could push streaming and disc standards forward if adopted more widely.
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'The world's highest-fidelity movie player': Kaleidescape's new 'Cinematic 4K' format movie player gives us a glimpse of what could be next after 4K Blu-rays — and it's also the first 8K-certified movie player →
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