How many watts per channel are enough?


I am considering my first tube amp (Prima Luna Prologue 5 or Jolida 502 p). I lean toward the Prima Luna but it only has 34 watts per channel. Is that sufficient to drive my Jm Labs Daline 3.1 speakers (rated at 89db into 8 ohm)? My preamp is a Jolida 5 t. The room is 12 by 24 with high ceilings. I listen primarily to jazz and classical at low to moderate volume. Thank so much for any advice.
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I've had a pair of Quicksilver Mid Mono amps for about three years and have had them paired with several speakers .  With Revel M106 at 87 dB sens they sounded great with 40 watts at moderate levels but crank it up and they lost their composure fast.   Same speakers with a McCormack DNA 125 and they would play loud without strain.  

Klipsch Heresy III with 40 watts is amazing, dynamic  and effortless at all volumes.    I have used them with a B&K 2140 and they sounded ok, but no contest to how the first few watts of EL34 goodness sounds.