Speaker Cable for Meadowlark Kestrel 2

Map, I tried Mapleshade a few times but didn't think they were much. But you never know, I might be able to borrow some and try on the Meadowlarks.

Do you agree that the Kestrel 2's leave you in no doubt of whats going on upstream?
Schubert

I never really thought about the Kestrel 2s in that vein, but now that you mention it. I took a look at the pic I linked above and noted it was shortly after purchasing the Kestrel 2s that I became dissatisfied with the Classe amp. I went searching for a more full bodied amp as the Classe seemed lifeless through the Meadowlarks.

They are a perfect example of the quality sound you can get on the used market for not a lot of money. If you found a pair in good cosmetic condition you were very fortunate.

Like Coolhand's experience, I still have a pair of the original Meadowlark Kestrels. They were the first speakers I used that presented music in a totally relaxed and natural way. Sure I could sell them for a few hundred bucks, but I could never find the joy they bring for that money.

Timrhu, just so !
I hooked them up to my back-up amp, an Odyssey Stratos, when I brought them home. I knew it was not all that but it sounded so thin and threadbare it was literally unlistenable!
My Val Alstine Synergy 450 is a great amp and soon made everything kosher.

i used a 60 wpc jolida tube amp, upgraded, and i never found them lacking using homemade monster cable. the builder recommended tubes as i recall. i thought they were a bit analytical with ss gear. just my opinion tho