Marantz sa-11s3

"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.

Hi all for what its worth figure I would chime in Just received my new SA-11S3 it was on sale(open box)for $3200.00 Including shipping at Music Direct It replaces my 10-year old Shanling T200 SACD player from what I am hearing so far this truly is one amazing SACD player and I am sure will get even better as it breaks in .