I had an ML 38 and upgraded it to 380S status ($1500. ) back in the day. Well worth the upgrade.
Still have the 380S . Its very quiet, very neutral. If that is what you are looking for in a preamp, a used one is a great choice for the current going rates.
I recently added a Transparent Powerwave to both protect my 2 front end components and possibly increase SQ . It has given the preamp new clairity and a bigger soundstage, better bass. I am no longer thinking about a new preamp. The ML 38/39 series have great egonomics, too.
Still have the 380S . Its very quiet, very neutral. If that is what you are looking for in a preamp, a used one is a great choice for the current going rates.
I recently added a Transparent Powerwave to both protect my 2 front end components and possibly increase SQ . It has given the preamp new clairity and a bigger soundstage, better bass. I am no longer thinking about a new preamp. The ML 38/39 series have great egonomics, too.