Hi-Fi World    February 2017

    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!

4 Super-Moon And Cosmic Influence?
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world... 

23 Competition
Your chance to win Kennerton Magister headphones worth £695.

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

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

78 World Classics
Brilliant designs that have stood the test of time...

Loudspeakers
11 Tannoy GRF90 Prestige Loudspeakers
Powerful and impressive - Noel Keywood revels in the sound of Tannoy's latest big floorstander.

55 Quadral Aurum Galan 9 Loudspeakers
Quadral's latest small standmount is a potent performer, according to Jon Myles.

76 Eclipse TD520SW Sub-Woofer
Eclipse's new sub-woofer adds low-end authority without losing musicality, says Jon Myles.

Amplification
18 NAD M12 Pre-Amp, M22 Power Amp And Bluesound Vault 2
This high-resolution music system can rip, store, replay and stream music -- and more. Jon Myles gives you the full details.

60 Fostex HP-A4BL Headphone Amplifier
A value for money headphone amp/DAC impresses Martin Pipe.

62 Cyrus ONE Amplifier
Powerful, compact and with Bluetooth and an MM phonostage. Jon Myles tries out a new integrated amplifier from Cyrus.

Digital
25 Fostex PC100-HR2 Volume Control 
Looking to improve playback from your computer? Martin Pipe thinks this new Fostex might just be the thing.

39 FiiO X1 2nd Gen Hi-Res Player 
FiiO updates its bargain portable digital player with a refreshed design and improved sound. Noel Keywood tries it out.

Cables
43 QED Supremus Loudspeaker Cable
QED's new flagship loudspeaker cable offers exceptional value, says Jon Myles.

Olde World
51 Radio Wonderland
Martin Pipe looks back to the hey-day of radio and the beginnings of hi-fi as we know it.

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

87 Pro-Ject The Classic Turntable
Noel Keywood takes Pro-Ject's latest turntable for a spin.

93 Audiophile Book
Paul Rigby reviews 'Hello Goodbye', The Beatles In Tokyo 1966 - a look back at the Fab Four's 1966 Japanese tour.

Music And More
64 Audiophile CD
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile vinyl releases.

67, 69, 71, And 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.

95 Classifieds
Two pages of second-hand bargains.

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

97 Advertiser Index

98 Classic Cuts 
Paul Rigby on Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales.

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