B&W Nautilus 800's vs my Tannoy D-700's ???


I'm contemplating trading "up" to the Nautilus.

Will I be blown away by the difference (better) sound?

Right now, I'm happy.... got oodles of power with 2 MacIntosh 352's bi-wired to these Tannoys, as many suggest to get the best out of them. But....

I'm looking for audio heaven and think these speakers are now the weak link in my system.

Opinions please? And, thanks in advance.

Oh, one other thing...I can't find anyone in all of Atlanta who has the 800's set up in a listening room! What do I do, buy these speakers on the basis of all the good reviews? Has anyone out there compared high end speakers they have with something else not yet purchased? How did you do it?

John
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Well thanks guys, after all this research and hearing a majority of opinions about my D700's, I'm convinced to keep them (nobody has said, "Oh Yeah, the B&W's will just blow you and your Tannoys away".... which is what I thought I'd hear.

Soooo, I think I'll just try adding the Tannoy Supertweeter ST-100's to the system and see what that'll do.

Dangerisland....I'd go with the 900's if you have the space, and especially if you don't have subwoofers.

I chickened out and bought the smaller 700's when measurements seemed like the 900's would have totally dominated my room. Now I have stereo subwoofers with their filters set to add just the very lowest frequencies that the 700's can't produce, and it does sound good! Still, I wonder if just having the 900's wouldn't be better and simpler.

Wish I could bring a pair of Nautilus 800's in here to compare, though.