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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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paraneer
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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.
Hinted by who?

I can't think 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.
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paraneer
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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?
Relax brother and read my post again. You post twice in this thread and both are attacks. I never dismissed the Belles. I just stated a fact - the Parasound has more than twice the power output. With speakers at 86db, this is something to be considered. And the iFi Retro Stereo is not a lifestyle system; its an integrated amp.

OK, we get it. You like Belles so we’ll mark you down as an owner of the Belles. Or you’re a dealer and if so, you may want to add a disclaimer and not sell by attacking the competition.  Now that is what's not cool!
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paraneer
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Now, wouldn't It have been cool if you actually experienced a Belles Aria before you dismiss it?
May want to read his quote again.  Its up above.

OK, how about condescending then about a product I never dismissed.  Nothing sensitive about me Cleeds.  I just believe in standing up for myself when someone claims I said or acted in a way that I never did.  Wouldn't anyone do this? 

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paraneer
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I never implied that I heard a Belles. Again, reread my post - I simply stated a fact between the power output of the Halo and Aria and you somehow assumed I was knocking the Belles.

I know you sell this amp but why so defensive about them?  Good luck with your dealership Johnny. You still don’t seem to get it.
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