Usher BE-10/20, what do you use to drive them?


Ready to take the plunge on one of big Usher. Heard them in Taipei HQ driven by Usher's own CD/pre/power with cheap wires and already sounded excellent, I am sure they can benefit from better front ends.

I have only seen one BE-10 in virtual system driven by Ayre MX-R. What are you using to drive your big Usher? BTW, is BE-10 "better" than BE-20 for music?
semi
Hi
I own Usher Audio 6381 upgraded with Be tweeter
I tried a lot of amps to drive them and what I found - they really like power and solid state amps. Tubes did not match my tastes. I tried manley and Dynaco mark 6 (2 monoblokes 120) and the sound always was a bit dry in midrange which i do not like and pay much attantion to avoid it. The best result i got was with Electrocompaniet stuff. So I can surely advive this brand to drive Usher. Perfect combo (my friend in Holland auditioned EC and Plinius and chose EC either).

I would also recommend to be careful with cables. I personally did not like silver stuff because it added dry taste in midrange as well (i tried a lot of brands)

good luck!
:-)
Humm I have Be-718 on Electrocompaniet integrated.

But if I had Be-10/20 I would serious consider Burmester, Ayre mono blocks.

I REALY REALLY like the Burmester sound.
Dear Spoolyt
integrated and power amps are two difference.
by the way new innovation Be-718 is the way aside from usher audio ideology IMHO
Different loudspeaker, no question about it but maybe the house sound is the same... I use Jeff Rowland Concerto Integrated (250w - 8 ohm), Weiss DAC2, Audioquest Sky, Volcano and NRG-5 cables, Fisch AC passive filter and an Aavik rack with Nordost Pulsar Points and to me the system sounds fabulous. I tottaly recommend the JR for Be-718. U should give it a try with the Be-10/20's. Great damping factor, very dynamic amp. Cheers.