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Can Pass XA60.8's drive Revel Ultima Salon2's without their tongues hanging out?

Hello all, I'm driving Paradigm Tributes with XA60.8 monos.  Aesthetix Calypso, Auralic Vega, mRendu, NAS/Roon/Tidal, Shunyata pc's, Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Interc's, Big Silver Oval speaker cables round out the system. My listening room is narrow 13'w x 17' long,  9' ceilings. I'm goona be moving to a larger place and I kinda got the shinin' for a pair of Revel Ultima Salon 2's and before I work myself up into a lather thought I might ask the title question: are the XA60.8s up to the challenge? I've only had the 60.8s a few months, I like them and don't really want to change things up if it ain't really necessary. (I traded up from the 250.8 stereo) Peace and thanks
65voodoo

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65voodoo OP
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Very interesting. Living in an apartment I listen at moderate levels. Ironically listening room requirements weigh heavy in my future living quarters. That being said My preference would be to have headroom to spare instead of just making it. Thank for the info
65voodoo OP
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An interesting aside: With my 250.8 I  cranked it a few times just see what it had. It was loud for sure and never left the 25 watt class A! The 60.8s stay in class A until 122 watts peak. What do you extrapolate from that?
65voodoo OP
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60.8s give me better separation of instruments and depth and width  of soundstage. I think the 250.8 had just a hair more of the uppermost treble. 

Al you said a mouthful! In "Jaws" speak I'm gonna need a bigger boat!  😁
65voodoo OP
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I need to pay .....well, tribute to the Tributes because they (and the current system) are open, articulate and musical. And the three 6" woofers produce a surprisingly deep, fast and punchy bass. The Beryllium tweeter sparkles just right too. I think the first order of business is gonna be to get this system in a new home and better acoustic surrounding and evaluate from there before I start throwing $ at it.........unless I see an offer I can't refuse!  ; )  
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