Hi-Fi World March 2022

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Hi-Fi World March 2022

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!

Regulars
3 This Issue Brings Many Exciting Reviews
We have quite a few reviews of affordable gear too!
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

26 Mail
Six pages of your views, wonderful as always...

33 Competition
Your chance to win a Black Rhodium digital cable worth Ł330!

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

Loudspeakers
10 Q Acoustics Concept 50
Large floorstanders that are more different than they look. Noel Keywood explains why.

42 Mission QX2 MKII Loudspeakers
Sturdy standmounters that go low. Get deep bass at a low price, suggests Noel Keywood.

Digital
34 Blue Aura Blue I MIDI System
A modern receiver with radio and digital, at a bargain price. Noel Keywood investigates.

66 Chord Mojo 2 DAC
Chord electronics release an update of their ground breaking mojo portable DAC. Reviewed by Noel Keywood.

Amplification
18 iFi Pro iCan Signature Headphone Amplifier
A fully balanced headphone amplifier from iFi, the Pro iCan signature, gets close attention by Martin Pipe.

Cables
24 Black Rhodium Intro
Martin Pipe auditions new budget loudspeaker cables from Black rhodium.

40 Furutech Lineflux NCF
Martin Pipe looks at some specialised RCA phono-plug terminated cables from Furutech of Japan.

Olde Worlde
46 Olde Worlde
Martin Pipe repairs and runs Adam A5 active loudspeakers, small studio monitors with a folded ribbon tweeter, from Germany.

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

73 Luxman lMC-5 Cartridge
A moving coil cartridge from Luxman promises great sound. Noel Keywood listens closely.

77 Audiophile Books
Three books this month: Genesis, Up Above The City, Southern Man, reviewed by Paul Rigby.

And More...
51, 53, 55, And 57 Opinion
The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

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

64 Audiophile Vinyl
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile vinyl releases.

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

79 Classifieds
Second-hand bargains.

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

81 Advertisers' Index

82 Classic Cuts
If I could only remember my name, David Crosby. Reviewed by Paul Rigby.

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