Is there any loss of audio-video quality as a result of importing the DVD or CD into the Server?
No. The Kaleidescape System imports an exact digital copy of the DVD or CD onto the Server, without removing any copy protection. No additional compression is applied; therefore no quality is lost. The same exact bits (including copy protection) are streamed via Ethernet to a Player. Kaleidescape’s Players use state-of-the-art DVD and CD playback hardware and software to provide reference-quality video and audio playback.