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My amplifier is the Pass Labs XA 60.8 monoblocks.  These output up to 60 wpc in class A and from 60 to 130 wpc class A/B.  The room I use is a generous size 19’ wide, 32’ long with 9’ ceiling.  Looking at the WilsonYvette speaker, the website recommends a minimum amplifier power requirement of 50 wpc.  So my amplifier falls within the minimum qualified amplifier power qualification.  I am seeking input on the sufficiency of my current amplifier to drive the Yvettes “comfortably” (headroom, dynamic swings) in a generous size room.  Mainly listening to rock/soft rock/blues. 
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I you have no problem. 
I heard 2 paralleled GM70 SE (50w) tube amps drive those Yvette’s no problem.

As tested by Stereophile with the XA60.8 you have up to
150W into 8 ohms
240W into 4 ohms
380W into 2 ohms

And the speaker load is not to0 bad, or that inefficient for your amp
https://www.stereophile.com/images/419WilYvfig1.jpg

Cheers George
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