Hi-Fi World    April 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!

Regulars
4 Wireless Audio, Tannoy, Dual, Benchmark, And Mobile Fidelity
Audio is moving forward during these modern times.
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

25 Competition 
Your chance to win a pair of Q Acoustics 3050 floorstanding loudspeakers worth £499!

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

36 Subscriptions
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60 Audiophile Vinyl
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile vinyl releases.

Loudspeakers
11 Wharfedale Diamond 2a Loudspeakers
Jon Myles listens to wireless active floorstanders.

55 Piega Classic 3.0 Standmounts
A neat pair of Swiss standmounters, Jon Myles thinks.

Digital
19 Benchmark Media DAC3 HGC
A DAC with the new ESS Sabre32 9028pro chip. Martin pipe listens.

39 Opus #2 Portable Player
Noel Keywood has fun with a high-end portable.

Amplification
15 Schitt Saga Pre Amplifier
A switched attenuator with valve line driver impresses Noel Keywood.

Cables
23 Atlas Hyper DD Interconnects
Jon Myles checks out some fine new interconnects.

Features
63 Let's Get Digital
Jon Myles explains simply how to enjoy streaming services. Don't miss it.

Olde Worlde
51 Pro-Ject Debut Turntable
Martin pipe spins a golden oldie.

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

83 Dual MTR-75 Turntable 
A complete automatic turntable package for £250. Noel Keywood is impressed.

87 Audiophile book
Paul Rigby studies updated musings from George Harrison.

89 The Doors Feature 
Paul Rigby looks closely at how the doors first album was re-mastered in California.

92 Charisma Audio Reference One cartridge
A new moving coil cartridge gets the close attention of Noel Keywood.

Headphones
45 Etymotic In Ear Monitors
Jon Myles on his favourite subject -- in-ear phones.

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

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

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

95 Classifieds
Second-hand bargains.

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

97 Advertisers' Index

98 Classic Cuts
Rick Nelson's 'the troubador', by Paul Rigby.

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