Quicksilver V4 amps

No Brainer - they're just beautiful to listen to. Not sure how they match up with the nighthawks but with Vandy 5's - awesome

The V4's will drive the Meadowlarks without any problem. I have never listened to the V4's on the Nighthawks, but did listen to the V4's extensively on the Meadowlark line before the went to their current line. ( Re: Kestrel, Shearwater, Heron ) I am told the new-upgraded Meadowlark line sounds a little different from the previous. The latter of the two lines were very tube friendly. Meadowlark speakers ( the old anyway ) drew me into the music like few speakers could.

The V4's are excellent amps, and definitely underrated. Mike Sanders ( WWW.QUICKSILVERAUDIO.COM owner ) is quite friendly, knowledgeable, and has a straight forward attitude about what a amp should do. Of course his amps are all hand made, point to point wiring. No circuit boards to go bad. I ran just about every type ( 6550, KT88, EL34, 6L6, 5881, 12BH7, 12FQ7, ) I could get my hands on. These are very vestal amps!

You didn't mention your preamp, but I'm assuming it will be at comparable price point? Also you will find the V4's will seem to effortlessly supply power to the Meadowlark's. I hope you have a big room :)

If you told me you would buy me any pair of mono block amps @ the $4000 price point. I wouldn't hesitate to find the nearest Quicksilver dealer. Also if there is no Quicksilver dealer in your area, you can buy direct from Quicksilver. If you don't like the amps Mike will take them back, less shipping of course. At least that was what I was told a couple of years ago.

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I am not sure of the preamp yet... I am moving from an integrated into seperates again, and wanted to make sure I have the right amp. With that assumed (V4) I would first look at the Quicksilver Tubed Linestage... Any input from V4 owners there as well or perhaps other suggestions?

Beautifully built and from a no-nonsense honest to the core manufacturer. My friend the tube repair god thinks very highly of their simple build quality and engineering.

The external build quality of these amps are even more impressive when viewed in person. I've heard these on a few occasions and find their sense of presence and soundstage size to be up there with the best. Also these are very easy amplifiers to live with. They never become strident or bite you when you hear the upper treble notes. I think if you like the tube sound and prefer your music to be 'warm and inviting', these are a must audition.

I would give a quicksilver pre a try. They are well-regarded, cost effective, and should be a good match.