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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? 
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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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andysingh OP
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Hinted by a local dealer of Parasound, KEF and Emotiva. He made this statement based on the quality of parts used inside taking into account the suggested MSRP.

Ryan R610 seems to be a speaker which is easier to drive than specs would suggest. My first listen was at a dealer who used a 38 Wpc Line Magnetic 216IA tube amp. We were able to get to 75 dB in a large room with the volume dial at 9'o clock. 
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stereo5
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Emotiva is a toy compared to the Parasound integrated amp.  I use one 8 hours a day in my secondary system powering Golden Ear Triton Two speakers and it sounds wonderful.  I had an Emotiva Dac around 5 years ago and quickly sold that piece of junk.  It was so bright, it could rip your ears off.
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andysingh OP
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Does anyone run Parasound with Ryan speakers?
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gammajo
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Look at Marigo audio dots for the large window - they work wonders with the glass. Consider free audition of the Nuprime line of integrateds with DAC
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