Amplifier for Usher Be-10

I think you would be hard pressed to beat a used Plinius amp (SA100MKIII for example). They can be had very inexpensively used and will perform as good or better than anything on the SS marekt.

I have the BE-20's and was using them with the ARC 210's. It sounded good but a bit to bloomy and bass was WAY loose. I now have an ASR Emitter Exclusive II - much better sound overall and bass is much tighter and better defined.

Heard the BE-20s at a demo at the local shop two years ago. The gathering was sponsored by the local audiophile group with representatives from VTL and NuForce. They were driven by all VTL equipment and a VPI TNT turntable during the first half. I believe the cartridge was the Airtight. I thought the combo was amazing even though I was not in the sweet spot. Good punch at the bottom and very solid 3-D soundstage. Lots of details, nothing was exaggerated. After the intermission, I took the sweet spot for the second half of the demo. But the NuForce just pales in comparison. I could not run out of the room fast enough.

FrankC

Thank you for your suggestions and feedback. Over the past couple of months, it's become apparent the Be-10's like SS power. However, I've heard from at least one Be-20 owner that lower powered tube amps, like the new Prima Luna monoblocks, do very well. As we all know, it really comes down to personal tastes. I'll try to hear the speakers with Plinius, McIntosh and Parasound and possibly VTL on the tube side - heard the 450's with Magico V3's and it was very, very nice. Any other comments or suggestions from Be-10 or 20 owners on what electonics they use to good effect with these speakers is appreciated.

Happy Holidays

Van

If you're going to CES, the Ushers will be paired with Belles Power Modules amps.