You do not need to spend the same amount on the gear as the speakers. Get some warm sounding gear for the B&W. My warmest sounding gear is the new KRELL XD line. Which likely would sound killer with the Audio Research and B&W.
I own the model 1 lower than this model linked below. I wanted to get the one on the link but the one I got was cheaper with less power, KRELL 175XD.
Krell Duo 300 XD Stereo Amplifier Dealer Ad - US Audio Mart (MSRP is now $14K)
I have a NAD M22 V2 on the way to my house next week. When I demoed it a few years ago I found it a little warm, not the utmost in detail, but not bad. This is for some headphones.