I've owned both of those preamps, and IMHO the T2 was the easy winner. I thought the T2 was much more natural sounding than the 38S, and had better dynamics. I also had a Krell KRC-HR, which I thought was better than the ML 38S, but not as good as the Threshold T2. As you can tell, I didn't really care for the 38S, it's presentation was waaaay too forward for my tastes. I felt like I was transported to the front row center, where the singing drowned out the music. I prefer a more laid back presentation, more like mid-hall, where the musicians can be heard as well as the vocals. YMMV.
I felt the T2 was the best SS preamp I've auditioned. I'm now using strictly tubes though.
I would think the T2 would have better synergy with your Threshold amp too.
Cheers,
John
I felt the T2 was the best SS preamp I've auditioned. I'm now using strictly tubes though.
I would think the T2 would have better synergy with your Threshold amp too.
Cheers,
John