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Bel Canto C7r vs Parasound Halo Integrated

I'm looking for an all in one integrated/DAC and I'm considering these two.  I've owned a couple of Bel Canto DACs and have heard the C5 in my system, but not the C7.  I know what I like about the Bel Canto sound, but haven't heard the Parasound.  Wondering if anyone has heard them both and can compare or can offer an opinion on the Parasound?  No local dealer with the Parasound integrated available for audition.

This amp will be driving a pair of highly modded Klipsch Forte's.  Ti midranges, Ti tweeters, ALK crossovers, braced internals.

Thanks
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georgehifi
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To me no comparison, the Halo. It’s designed by the master John Curl and it’s a linear amp with balls. John Curl has the same circuit design ethics as Dan Agostino (Krell fame)
  
The Bel Canto is Class D, once the switching frequency technology (needs to be at least 5 x higher) comes along in the future, only then will ClassD become a contender. Till then good for midfi and subwoofer/bass amps.

Technics has progress the Class D race and developed 2 x the present switching frequency with there own made components,, in this amp but it’s very expensive 20-30k
https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/1334662?highlight=Technics

Cheers George
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mapman
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Calling Class D mid fi is a huge misrepresentation.   
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georgehifi
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Well to me it's definitely not hi-end yet, one day yes, when the switching frequency is 3mhz or better, then I will call it hi-end, and even own it myself, then my boat anchors will be sold or become door stops.

Cheers George
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