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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!

One of JohnnyR's best attributes is that he knows so much about audio and knows what works well together.  I have heard him assemble systems for every pocketbook and I scratch my head every time as to how he can do this consistently.  I read the posts and  while some might feel that his posts had an attacking tone, I did not see it that way.  I looked at it as though unless you have heard the combinations, opinions are then just opinions without any backing.  Funny, I tell my wife that all the time.  Not to sound attacking in anyway, JR just knows the products and was providing what I would want, someone who knows the equipment and how they interact together to get the best sound.

Happy Listening.

paraneer

Relax brother and read my post again ... You post twice in this thread and both are attacks ...  you may want to add a disclaimer and not sell by attacking the competition

I don't see any "attack" in what Johnny wrote at all. Paraneer you must be a very, very sensitive person.

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? 

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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