Newbie looking for amplifier advice


Hello

After much painful research, I decided to purchase a Ryan R610. I heard Sonus Faber, Dynaudio, Magnepan etc but decided that a bookshelf is the best fit for my apartment living room.  

Room is 19x12x8 with carpeted floor and huge glass window. I have been advised Belles Aria but wondering if there is a DAC integrated around $2500 which can match this amp.

Specifically, the Parasound Halo catches my attention but am concerned about DAC longevity and have been hinted that Parasound isn't such a value for money as, say, Emotiva. 

Anyone run a Ryan/Belles combination? 
andysingh

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Freedriver
 Real nice lifestyle system but
I think this fellow is attempting to invest in a serious performance system.
The Ryan 610s in my opinion are an extraordinary well balanced loudspeaker with serious attention to crossover detail, unique proprietary driver designs, years of research invested and overall build quality makes them a true benchmark in their range by sounding great at very low volumes, Medium, right up to robust which is got to be heard to be appreciated.
 As for the Belles Aria
series of amps personally I have yet to hear anything
get near these units with their unique clarity, openness and invitation into the music. A superb pairing together and both Made in USA.
 Best JohnnyR
(((I can't think)))
  I can see that but here you needed to listen first.

((( of higher value gear than what Parasound produces especially its new HALO integrated. The Ryans have a sensitivity of 86db and the Parasound has more than twice the power output of the Belles. More power is always a good thing especially with speakers having that low of a sensitivity rating.)))

Paraneer
Belles/Ryan works real well together.
 Sometimes there is more to music then just numbers.
 Now, wouldn't It have been cool if you actually experienced a Belles Aria before you dismiss it?

 Best
 JohnnyR 
Paraneer
Not an attack sorry you felt bad though
 your post implies as if you
 must of heard the Belles Aria by saying
((( I can't think of higher value gear)))))
((( Has more power Always etc)))
I try my best to deal with facts here.
  Always isn't always here but can offer you a kleenex after you listen.
 Best JohnnyR
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