Amp Speaker Pairing


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. 
chilli42
@2dgirls.
 Thanks very insightful and helpful.

@islandmandan 
The Yevetts may in fact be too small for the room.  My only excuse is that I auditioned and like the Wilsons but would be the first to acknowledge ... I really don’t know what I am doing.  Thanks for the suggestion.

You might consider looking at the Tekton line of speakers. Ulfberht at $9k. And easier to drive.
chilli42



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
FWIW -- I have a friend that moved from the Sophia 1 to the Yvette and he said there was minimal improvement.  It is understandable as it is simply and upgrade on the same overall size and design.  As suggested, maybe the Sasha line would be a better fit for your space.

My current issue is similar as I recently acquired a pair of Wilson 1.  My space is approximately 16x45 with 10' ceilings.  My former speakers are Platinum Audio Quattro that use four 4.5 in drivers(2 mids 2 low).  They ran full range(mfg claim down to 31Hz) and I have two Hsu Research TN 1225 crossed over at 62Hz.  This combination worked very well.  The Wilsons create almost that same low level extension when I am seated in the music room with the Hsu turned off.  It doesn't blend with the Wilsons as I suppose the frequencies are competing.  The interesting thing is once I leave the sweet spot and listen in the far end of this space(dining room) or around the corner in the kitchen, the sound isn't as full as my former setup.  The sub's bass carried through the house better.

You may also benefit from a setup incorporating subs, especially with our similar taste in music as my collection is heavy in those 3 genres as well.