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Top Pick of the Year:

Kaleidescape Strato S 4K Ultra HD Movie Player
(October/November) Read Review

With a case half the height of the original Strato and now offering either 6 TB or 12 TB of onboard storage, Kaleidescape's latest movie player is a is a gorgeous-looking high-tech component. But the Kaleidescape experience is mainly about the onscreen interface, which lets you browse a digitally stored movie collection with unsurpassed elegance and ease. Another perk: K-scape's online movie store features Ultra HD movies with uncompromised A/V quality, including some titles that aren't available on disc. $5,995, kaleidescape.com

Finalist:

TiVo Edge DVR
(April/May) Read Review

TiVo's next-gen DVR adds support for Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound, along with a more sophisticated voice search feature. While our reviewer David Vaughn, a long-time TiVo user, was disappointed to see some key streaming apps missing from the interface, he had a positive experience overall with the Edge. $400 (plus service fees), tivo.com