Matching amp for Usher BE-718 speakers

Hello guys,
Need a matching amp for abovementioned speakers. Understand it prefers high power solid state rather than tube amp. Can a high power tube amp do the job? Currently driving it with Exposure Classic 23/28 combo. (70W)

I had heard Usher speakers(a lower range model) being driven by the Perraux 150i(SGD6k+) and 250i(SGD9k+) high power integrated amps and the performance is breathtaking.

I'm using a pair of Primare A32 to drive the Usher..sounds good 2 me..

I had tried to pair it with Tube Amp (EL34 - 30W) with Usher BE-718. IMHO, the tube amp does not have enough power to drive the 718 to its peak. I am not sure about other tube such as 6550 or KT88 which has better power.

I also read from some article saying it needs a high-powered solid-state amp to drive it to its peak performance.

Now, I am using NAIM per/power to drive it. Big difference from my previous tube and I like the sound much better now. However, have not tried any other amp brand.

i try before run usher speakers but not remember what model, just using rotel pre an power and sound tremendous and sonic..just my 10 cent experience...

go with Audio Research Classic-60

my fren is using entry level naim pre/power to drive usher be718 to great effect.

Usher BE718 needs lots of power regardless SS or tubes. I'm using one driven by my previous VTL MB250 with 250wpc with excellent sound and now with McCormack DNA225 and SS would suits better than tubes...you'll notice in bass region, IMHO

hi ongaaron..
My advise to u dont near the BE718 if u dont want end up need to sell
ur exposure combo..i dont think ur current set up will deliver good
sound from 718..

usher can consider same type with ATC speaker its really need a lot of
power to drive the speaker to the limit..i really kena..purchase the
speaker and end up need to change my amplifier..RM RM RM

If u really love the speaker ready the budget for upgrading the amp..amp 150watts and above is recomended..

good luck

considering Bryston 4bst or plinius sa102 or 103. do you guys think it is a good choice?

As long you've got the right power for usher it should be okay, but the sound of the combination is again to be considered. In my personal experience and reading in some forums 200wpc is the minimum for BE718. Cheers!

ongaaron wrote:considering Bryston 4bst or plinius sa102 or 103. do you guys think it is a good choice?

Go for bryston 4b

Hi Guys, i'm selling my BE-718 with the original stand for only RM6k, to view & audition @ Acoustics Systems @ Amcorp Mall, PJ. Look for CN Lim 012-3393738, pls let your friends know, Thanks