Amp to match with Meadowlark Shearwater

I've always heard that the Shearwaters were designed with tube amplification in mind. I heard them with a YBA integrated (SS) and they sounded wonderful.

I have the Meadowlark Shearwaters (HR) connected to a BAT VK60 but have heard them connected to a few of Cary's tubed integrateds and they sounded very nice. Many of these int amps sell for less than 2K used. I also heard them connected to the VAC Avatar and they sounded pretty amazing as well. I've seen a few of the Avatars here on Audiogon for about $2,300 (w/o remote) which is about three hundred more than you're looking to pay. Good luck.

I would reccomend the Sim I-5, and I can recomend a dealer who will give you an excellent deal.

You don't need a lot of power for that kind of music. I would look at single-ended triodes, which these speakers love. The Cary SET integrateds 300 SEI, can be had for around 2,000 used. Cary has a new integrated which retails for 2795, but would go for less at a good dealer. Call Kevin at Upscale Audio. I really like the Carys (that's what I own) with these speakers.

All of the above mentioned will suffice, however, may I suggest a McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe/Tube Pre-amp combination. Very musical. As far as integrated amps go, both the Sim Moon and Classe' Cap-100 would be excellent choices. Regards,