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Usher S-520 amp

Looking for a survey of Usher S-520 owners out there

What amp are you using?
How is it?
Have you tried any other amps?

The reason I'm asking is mine sounds bright (which is common, according to multiple forums). Trying to decide whether I want to change the speakers or use a more powerful amp. Currently using an integrated Peachtree Decco.
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sufentanil
782 posts
 
I use the Ushers with a Music Hall Mambo integrated amp in my home office system. It doesn't sound bright to me. The sound is very nice for a sub-$1000 system.

Before the Mambo, I used an old Kenwood receiver and it lacked detail and dimensionality.

Michael
rodm3878
11 posts
 
Hi,

Bel Canto Design webpage under Products>Integrated Amplifiers have a photo of Usher S-520 with their integrated amp. Assuming BC used these fine speakers to audition their amps in the past. You may try auditioning the C5i integrated amp/dac or the new C7r.

I currently own the C5i and am enjoying it very much. The quality is superb, compact and cool running amp. Very musically involving, sounds warm with no digital harshness. Easy to use. Hope this helps. Good luck.
rothwea
45 posts
 
Usher S520's are not a particularly bright sounding speaker IMO. My suggestion is that your issue lies elsewhere. I'm currently driving mine with a Yarland 40 watt valve amp and they sound amazingly good given their price level.
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