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Vandersteen 5A vs Mcintosh XRT28

I've had the 5A's for almost a year and while I do love their sound I'm thinking of trying something different ;) I heard the XRT28's at RMAF in 2007 or 2006 - don't remember exactly which and I really liked them. Do you guys think I'm going to regret it? I can do a trade with a dealer on the speakers. My Cary 211 amps are rated at 110wpc and I feel that may not be enough drive the 28's properly. My room is 15x23x14 with an open back. I like that the 5A's have 400wpc sub amps - the 28's do not and are about the same efficiency(88). Just looking for some opinions - I know this is an open ended question that only hearing both side by side would answer but that isn't possible.
Thanks in advance ;)
Tony
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tom_hankins
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Paul,
Have you had a chance to hear the Mac speakers mentioned? there was zero sizzle when I heard them. They have a sweet treble and great bass, with the best midrange i have heard from any speaker yet.
tom_hankins
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After hearing the XRT1ks twice in two diffferent systems lately i too am considering switching to the Mcintosh speakers. This is coming from someone who has never considered Mcintosh speakers in the past. The ones i heard are much nicer than the 5As IMO. (I am a big fan of the Vandersteens) I wonder how close the XRT28s would get me to the XRT1ks? Anyway they are also very room friendly and the Macs I heard (XRT1K) are awesome.
I would try them with your amps before making the change. I am guessing they would do better with more juice. Keep us informed.
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