Hi-Fi World    March 2014

 

   Hi-Fi World is an independently owned and run specialist hi-fi magazine, started by Noel Keywood, a highly respected technical journalist of thirty five years standing. Dedicated to equipment of all types, the emphasis is on 'affordable audiophile' kit which doesn't have to be expensive, but has to perform. Our readership is worldwide and diverse in nature, but all share a passion for music and the desire to hear it as enjoyably as possible. Run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, our commitment shows in everything from the rigorous technical measurements we undertake on almost every product reviewed to the weird and wonderful editorial mix. No product is too small or obscure; old and new, budget or high end, if it's great then Hi-Fi World will say so!

 

3 In This Month's Issue...
Sophisticated Modern Digital Audio Products
Editorial By Noel Keywood

6 News: All the latest news from around the hi-fi world...

21 Competition: Your chance to win an Onkyo TX-NR828 A/V receiver worth £750

27 Mail: Your views and queries...

38 Subscriptions: Ensure your copy every month and save money too!

44 World Standards: Updated guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale

 

Loudspeakers
10 T+A CWT 500 electrostatic hybrid
Jon Myles listens to a floorstander with a difference

36 Davis Vinci 3D: Noel Keywood tries out a new loudspeaker from across the channel

 

CD Player
22 Esoteric K-05
Esoteric's latest silver disc spinner shows the format is not dead, says Rafael Todes

 

Amplification
15 Ming da MC368-B5 Credenza Grande
Tony Bolton is blown away by a valve amp with power

 

Network
40 Lumin Streamer: Jon Myles plugs in a new streaming device

55 Camdridge Audio Minx XI
Cambridge's latest one-box system impresses martin pipe

 

Cables
43 Russ Andrews Powerkords
Tony Bolton plugs in and powers up with an affordable range of mains cables

 

Digital
64 Astell&Kern AK100 MKII
This latest digital portable player raises the game once again, says Noel Keywood

50 Longdog Audio VDT1 DAC
Longdog's minimalist valve powered DAC scores where it matters most – in sound quality. Jon Myles is suitably impressed

 

Feature
59 Chord DAC 64
Martin pipe takes a look back at how Chord's DAC 64 ushered in a new age of digital replay

 

Vinyl
80 News: All the latest and greatest vinyl releases for you, from the pen of Paul Rigby

83 Funk Firm Flamenca: Funk's new turntable is taken for a spin by Tony Bolton

89 Audio Origami PU7
Size matters says Tony Bolton as he revels in the sound of a 12-inch tonearm

 

And More…
62 Audiophile Vinyl: Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile vinyl releases

69, 71, 73 Opinion: The team gets to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

78 Dial-A-Dealer: A comprehensive guide to UK hi-fi retailers

93 Classifieds: Two pages of second-hand bargains

96 Next Month: What to look forward to in the next sizzling issue...

97 Advertisers' Index

98 Classic Cuts: Howard smith, the smith tapes by Paul Rigby

 

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