Tannoy D700 vs. McIntosh XR250

I have never liked the Mac speakers, but my experience comes from their late '70s offerings. Tannoys have always been well-regarded and are generally more efficient...

-RW-

Can you audition at least one of them? I bought Tannoys on reputation alone and got a real fizzled transitional dud of a speaker that I wouldn't evem try to pass on to someone else. Otherwise I agree with RW about the Macs, they were thick and slow sounding the last I heard them but don't know the XR250 specifically.

I would avoid the Macs

Thanks for the responses guys. Mechans, what Tannoy's did you have? I am thinking I can pick either one of these up for about $1000, would that be worth it? I am under the impression that the technology has greatly improved in the last 20 years and my money might be better spent on a more modern set. For example, there is a set of dynaudio Contour 2.8s for sale in my area for $1800. Would something along those lines be a better investment? Is there something else that you guys would recommend? Also, you should know that I will be using my McIntosh C28 and MC 2505 as my preamp and amp.

Thanks for you help.

Please excuse the grammar, I was on my phone and in a rush.