Hi-Fi World    March 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...
Reviews Of Equipment And Music Plus Tony Bolton Remembered
Article By Noel Keywood

7 News: Words from the world...

36 Mail: Seven pages of your views, wonderful as always...

59 Competition: Your chance to win an Onkyo TX-NR3030 AV receiver worth £2500.

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

74 Audiophile CD: Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile CD releases

 

Loudspeakers
15 Magneplanar 3.7I
Rafael Todes hails Magneplanar's new loudspeakers as some of the best he's ever heard.

48 Audio Pro T10 Add-On
A Scandinavian wireless Bluetooth loudspeaker impresses Jon Myles.

63 Martin Logan Crescendo
Jon Myles takes a listen to Martin Logan's new one-box wireless music system

 

Digital
23 Melco N1A Digital Music Library
Melco's new digital music server takes network storage to rarefied levels, says Jon Myles

 

Amplification
10 Icon Audio Monoblock MB81 Amplifiers
Noel Keywood lights up the room with Icon Audio's mighty MB81 power amplifiers.

28 Oppo HA-1 Headphone Amplifier
Oppo's new headphone amplifier has the ability to shine, finds Noel Keywood.

52 Onkyo HA200 Headphone Amplifier
Martin pipe tries out an innovative portable headphone amplifier from Onkyo.

55 Creek Evolution 100A Integrated Amplifier
Jon Myles delights in the power and poise of creek's new amplifier.

 

Headphones
33 JBL Synchros S700
A new set of portable headphones are given a thorough work-out by Martin Pipe.

35 Philips Fidelio x2
Philips new audiophile phones are smooth and sophisticated, says Jon Myles.

 

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

82 Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon Turntable
Pro-ject's new budget turntable is taken for a spin by Noel Keywood.

86 Vinyl Sales On The Rise
We chart the resurgence of vinyl.

89 Tony Bolton Tribute
Our much-loved hi-fi world correspondent, Tony Bolton, passed away over Christmas.

 

Oldeworlde
90 Nakamichi BX-300
Martin pipe looks back at a classic cassette deck from Japan.

 

Soundbites
51 SSC Record Point 420 Record Clamp
Tidal music streaming service

67, 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
Paul Rigby looks back at Iron Maiden's the number of the beast.

 

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