Hi-Fi World    February 2015

 

   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... Meridian's MQA Technology
Article By Noel Keywood

7 New
From the pens of Paul Rigby and Noel Keywood.

35 Mail
Seven pages of your views, wonderful as always...

21 Competition 
Your chance to win Yamaha Soavo loudspeakers worth £2999, no less! 

58 World Standards
Updated guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale.

 

Loudspeakers
10 Meridian 808v5 Signature Reference CD and DSP7200se loudspeakers
Jon Myles and Noel Keywood look at meridian's latest.

55 Usher N-6361 Loudspeakers
Jon Myles listens to Ushers you can afford.

64 Cambridge Audio Topaz CD5
Martin pipe spins CD on a budget.

 

Digital
17 Aurender X100
Rafael Todes looks at a high-end music storage drive.

28 Onkyo TX-NR3030 AV Receiver
The 3D world of Dolby Atmos is revealed by Martin Pipe.

 

Amplification
45 Pro-Ject Maia Amplifier
A tiny amplifier that does it all, reviewed by Jon Myles.

 

Cables
91 Chord Cables
Tony Bolton listens to a mains lead and speaker cable from the chord company.

Soundbites
43 Lehmann Traveller Headphone Amplifier/Tellurium Q
Cable and system preparation / refresh CD.

 

Olde Worlde
49 The 8 track cartridge
Martin Pipe looks at the story behind the 8-track cartridge.

 

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

82 Technics SL-1210 Mk2 Bearing Upgrade 
Noel Keywood fits a new bearing to a Technics SL-1210 Mk2 direct drive turntable.

87 Renaissance RP-02 Phono Stage 
Tony Bolton checks out a neat new phono amplifier.

 

Headphones
23 Blue Mo-Fi Headphones
Powered headphones hit Jon Myles.

25 Focal Spirit One S Headphones
Low cost 'phones from Focal impress Jon Myles.



And More...
66 Subscriptions
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74 Audiophile Vinyl
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile vinyl releases

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

92 Dial-A-Dealer
A comprehensive guide to UK hi-fi retailers.

94 Classifieds
Two pages of second-hand bargains.

96 Next Month
What we hope to bring you in the next sizzling issue...

97 Advertisers' Index

98 Classic Cuts 
Green river, from Creedence Clearwater Revival.

 

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