Cornfedboy is right. Listen in your system. When I want to know what I think of a product, I buy it. But that's what works for me. I don't like to be rushed or changing out product every day. Matter of fact, I thought Levinson pre a little laid back until I tried 360S/37 combo and Resolution Audio CD55. Like them both. I think more than ever 380S is very neutral. Again, in my system. Running 4350 alnico's and Levison amps. Still, I like how my 335's and 380S mated. Guess you have to try them both and pick a winner!