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Bel Canto C7r vs Parasound Halo Integrated

I'm looking for an all in one integrated/DAC and I'm considering these two.  I've owned a couple of Bel Canto DACs and have heard the C5 in my system, but not the C7.  I know what I like about the Bel Canto sound, but haven't heard the Parasound.  Wondering if anyone has heard them both and can compare or can offer an opinion on the Parasound?  No local dealer with the Parasound integrated available for audition.

This amp will be driving a pair of highly modded Klipsch Forte's.  Ti midranges, Ti tweeters, ALK crossovers, braced internals.

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mapman
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Calling Class D mid fi is a huge misrepresentation.   
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mapman
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I have c5i and think it's the cats meow.  60 watts gets you pretty far but not the nth degree if you like it loud and clear with less efficient speakers in larger rooms.   c7i has more power and tuner in addition to dac and phono.  Hard to fault other than that.   Sound is liquid and dynamic with a big well defined soundstage.  Bass is extended and articulate and well balanced finally top to bottom but not warm at all if that is what one seeks.   These are true digital amps i.e. Analog inputs are converted to digital along with the rest.   

Have  not heard Parasound.  
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