The Sony BDP-S500 might be one of the first Blu-Ray players on the market though its performance is superb.
Like many people who buy these older players, I needed one with analogue outputs to use with an old TV. The player has component video, s-video, composite video and audio outputs in stereo and multi channel as well as an HDMI output.
The picture and sound is perfect. Even s-video and composite video look surprisingly clear and refined. Sound is also very clear and transparent with a deep, neutral and dynamic quality that sounds good with both films and music cd's.
The motorised front panel lowers down before opening the disc loading draw adding a nice touch to what is already a very classy and well made Blu-Ray player.