Marantz sa-11s3

To all posters: So how does the Marantz sa-11s3 compare to other cd players that you have heard in your system(s)?

"The one caveat on the 1 is that I have been having trouble playing SACDs and have the player in for repairs. We'll see how that plays out."

I had the same issue with my SA11-s1. Thi issue was the laser assembly needed to be replaced, but it was only just over $200 to do so - well worth it on this great player!

Sorry about my sidetrack here...

How does the SA15S2 Limited Edition compare to the SA11-S3 on redbook (because I have zero SACD software) and through its RCA outputs (because my preamp only has RCA inputs)?

If their redbook CD performance is close enough, then I can save money on the features I don't need.

Thanks.

Review here:
Marantz SA-11S3 Review

The price of SA-11S3 is aboout twice that of SA-15S2-LE, and with the law of diminishing return setting in...

How would you rate a ratio of the smaller sibling's CD sound to that of the big brother? 65%? 75% 80%?...

I know this question is moot, so just a ballpark % of fellow forumers' feel here.