Hi-Fi World    April 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...
Bigger And Better Speakers Plus Digital Delights
Article By Noel Keywood

7 News: Words from the world...

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

33 Competition: Your chance to win a Signature Chord Aray interconnect cable worth £795

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

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

74 Audiophile Vinyl: Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile vinyl releases

67, 69, 71, & 73 Opinion: The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

90 Classifieds: Two pages of second-hand bargains

 

Loudspeakers
10 Tannoy Definition DC10ti Loudspeakers
Noel Keywood feels the power of Tannoy's latest big floorstanders.

30 Wharfedale Diamond 220 Loudspeakers
Martin Pipe is impressed by Wharfedale's new budget standmounts.

 

Digital
18 NOVAFiDELITY X40 Music Server
Jon Myles says NOVAFiDELITY's new hard disk-based music server/streamer is an audiophile bargain.

56 Glove Audio A1
Glove Audio finds an ingenious way to improve Astell&Kern's portable music players, discovers Noel Keywood.

34 Naim Unitilite All-In-One System
Naim's new one-box music system now boasts Spotify and Bluetooth – making it even better value, says Jon Myles.

52 Bluesound Wi-Fi Music System
A new Wi-Fi system makes storing and streaming your music collection easy, finds Jon Myles.

 

Amplification
25 Sugden FBA-800 Power Amplifier
Jon Myles gets to grips with Sugden's big Class A power amplifier

48 Ming-Da Cavatina MC3008-A Valve Amplifiers
Single ended triodes with power bring a smile to Noel Keywood's face.

 

Cables
63 Black Rhodium Cables
A new range of loudspeaker cables from Black Rhodium impresses Jon Myles.

 

Features
22 Headroom Show Report
Noel Keywood brings you all the latest products from London's recent Headroom Show.

Olde Worlde
92 Audio Jumble
Martin Pipe on the joys of finding classic gear at an audio jumble sale.

 

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

82 VPI Nomad Turntable
Paul Rigby takes a listen to VPI's latest entry-level turntable.

86 Music First Audio Reference MM Phono Amplifier
Music first's two-box mm phono amplifier impresses Paul Rigby

91 The Vinyl Factory
Paul Rigby takes a look at the burgeoning vinyl factory operation.

 

And More...
96 Next month
What we hope to bring you in the next sizzling issue...

97 Advertisers' Index

98 Classic Cuts 
Paul Rigby on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' Tender Prey.

 

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