Naturally for a top-end player the BDP-S6500 is rammed with features. This line-up should suffice for most users, but if you need a second HDMI output to feed a second display or analogue sockets for legacy amps then you’ll need to save up for a high-end player. The back panel is sparse, offering HDMI and coaxial digital outputs alongside an Ethernet port for those who want a wired web connection. The rest of the fascia is taken up by a plastic flap that drops down when the disc tray opens and snaps shut when it closes. A tiny light inside the power button glows green when the deck is switched on and disappears when switched off. The fascia sports standby and open/close buttons on the right-hand side above the USB port. Sadly the deck also shares its stable mates’ flimsy build quality, which is forgivable on an entry-level player but at this price I’d expect better. Like the rest of the range the BDP-S6500 is a slim, compact player, measuring 255mm wide by 39mm high. It’s a shame Sony hasn’t made some attempt to differentiate this top-end deck from its cheaper models but it’s not a deal-breaker. Sony has attempted to jazz up the fascia with glossy, brushed and dappled plastic panels, but from the sofa it just looks like a black box. The BDP-S6500 is an unspectacular player, sporting all-black bodywork that slips into the shadows of your AV rack.
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