I found myself in a similar situation. I drive Sonus Faber Sonettos II with Pathos Classic One MKIII. Although I'm very pleased how it sounds at moderate to loud listening levels, every time I crank the volume up I feel like I miss dynamics and grunt from the amplifier. It seems the amplifier is having a hard time driving the speakers when reaching 85db+ SPL at my listening spot which is no more than 9 feet from the speakers.
I'm on the same crossway as you. I really like the sound of the pathos but I always feel I need more power for the speakers to shine ...
I'm on the same crossway as you. I really like the sound of the pathos but I always feel I need more power for the speakers to shine ...