Audio Research and Meadowlark?


Does anyone have experience with combining Audio Research components with Meadowlark speakers? Specifically, I have bought Shearwater Hot Rods, and wonder whether the VS55i
might be a winning amp. Music choices far-ranging, from small chamber and voice to jazz, rock, opera. Room approx 17 x 21,
cathedral ceiling to about 13 feet, with alcove about 9 x 10 . Would
a larger amp/preamp combo be a significant improvement in this
setting? It is hard to test these components together, so I would
appreciate any feedback, as I am building a system from scratch,
have always loved AR sound. Thanks
litdude
Meadowlark often exhibits at shows with Rogue. Having heard both ARC and Rogue (although not with Meadowlark), I think that it would be a fine match.
I started out with AR many years ago and have kept current as to the changes they have gone through, I also have had BAT VK-150se monoblocks and a VK-51se preamp... One word

Belles

The 350-A amp has been reviewed as the finest amp made at any price by every reviewer who has had their hands on one. The 21-A preamp at $2500 is way more dynamic than the $9500 BAT.

I've had all of the Meadowlarks through Nightingales and can tell you that the Belles is as good as it gets, for a better match with Shearwaters there is a new 150-Reference amp at $2500 that is as good as the 350-A but puts out less power.

For wire you want the best in neutral transparency which is JPS or Audience

Keith
I haven't owned either component you mention, however I am quite familiar with the AR tube amps and have owned a few Meadowlarks and still do- I would imagine that would be a quite musical combination.