Just focus is what I always tell folks. It's much easier that way I feel. I think I'd focus on getting the best DAC for now that you can afford as a Codex will last and sound better for longer than anything in it's price range. Some feel others are the same, so go listen for yourself, but I was at Suncoast Audio today and we spoke about the Codex being a 5k DAC selling for 1800. Mike runs a great shop, like Johnny R does and he sells Vandersteen, Magico and Rahdo (spelling), Focal and one or two other. All very high end speakers and all higher end gear. He has a wonderful ear and has the passion that Johnny has. If I lived in FL, he's my guy, no doubt. I personally don't like the Emotiva gear at all, but that's me. I do love NAD or Rotel at the lower range (if you can't afford a Belles let's say).
That Ryan speaker is a really nice speaker, but I still like the Vandersteen's better for the same price. There are so many ways to go, but I like how Johnny thinks and he will be able to take your real budget and not the one you hope to have (don't we all do this? lol) and help you put together a system you will and can love for a long time.
