I have a 39 going direct into an Ayre V-3. Sound is amazingly detailed and full. Driving Audio Physic Virgos. I auditioned the Wadia and ONLY chose the 39 because of aesthetics in the end. (read - wife cast final vote!) Seriously, both units are first rate. However, both can benefit significantly from a well matched, dedicated preamp. I plan on listening to the ML 380S soon. Since the 39 and 380S are suuch a good match (and the myriad reviews support it), and the both units woorkf off the same remote, I chose ML. On their own going direct to such a good amp, you will be thrilled with either. For 1K less the Wadia may be a good deal.
