Newbie looking for amplifier advice

I haven't made my purchase yet as I haven't been able to save the money.

I am am going to stick to streaming or audio CD because a lot of new vinyl is being pressed with digital masters. 

Unless one enjoys the ritual of playing a record, and the cover art, I don't personally see the point of vinyl. I can only afford digital for the foreseeable future 

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.  

Op, what amp did you end up buying? I picked up a pair of 610’s for fun after reading so many good things about them and I have to say they are impressive to say the least. 

awesome....VAndersteen and Ryans to me are some of the best value in speakers out there.  I have wondered what he ended up with.  Inquiring minds want to know, lol. 

I'm also wondering what amp he ended up with as I also just picked up a pair gently used..