Hi-Fi World    May 2013

 

   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...
Celebrating Hi-Fi In This Issue Of Hi-Fi World!
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News: Words from the front 

21 Competition: Your chance to win an Arcam A19 amplifier worth £650

22 Mail: Nine pages of your fascinating views

37 Soundbites: Mcru Mains Block/Epiphany Atratus 
Paul Rigby listens to mains cleaners

38 World Standards: Brand new, updated guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale

60 World Classics: Brilliant designs that have stood the test of time

66 Subscriptions: Ensure Your Copy Every Month And Save Money Too!

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

75, 77 and 79 Opinion: The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

 

Features
11 Classic album Sundays play Dark Side of the Moon 
Noel Keywood visits the vinyl factory to listen. 

48 Bristol Show Report: Hot new products from the floor of the 2013 Sound & Vision show

52 Hi-fi World Awards Ceremony: Our awards ceremony for best products of 2012

 

Loudspeakers
12 Spendor SP100 R2 Loudspeakers
Jon Myles listens to a 1970s classic updated

32 Wharfedale diamond 122 Loudspeakers
A new Wharfedale diamond is auditioned by Jon Myles

55 Monopulse Model A Loudspeakers
A phase aligned loudspeaker interests Jon Myles

 

Digital
16 Yamaha CD-N500 Network CD Player
Noel Keywood reviews a fascinating new network player

58 Qed uPlay Plus Stereo Bluetooth 
Noel Keywood streams music to the hi-fi using Bluetooth

81 Project Stereo Box
Tony Bolton listens to a miniature Class D amplifier

 

Amplification
70 Tellurium Q Atom Power Amplifiers
Paul Rigby listens to small power amplifiers

45 Arcam A19 FMJ Amplifier
Jon Myles admires Arcam's latest budget amplifier

100 Renaissance RA-01 Amplifier
Rafael Todes auditions 300B valve power amplifiers

 

Cables
106 Audiomica Cables
Paul Rigby checks out Audiomica cables from Poland

 

Olde Worlde
104 Audio Jumble: Martin pipe attends an audio jumble in Tonbridge, Kent

 

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

86 Funk Firm Little Superdeck And F5 Tonearm
A novel turntable design from funk firm impresses Tony Bolton

90 Ming Da MC-Phono 2006 Amplifier
Tony Bolton listens to an all-valve phono stage from Ming Da

94 Grieg piano concerto piano rolls, Percy Grainger
Extraordinary piano rolls from the past, reviewed by Tony Bolton

114 Classic Cuts: Charlie feathers, sun country singles 2013, by Paul Rigby

 

And More...
102 Dial-A-Dealer: A comprehensive guide to UK hi-fi retailers

110 Classifieds: Two pages of second-hand bargains

112 Next Month: What we hope to bring you in the next sizzling issue

113 Advertisers' Index

 

 

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