Hi-Fi World    June 2014

 

   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...
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
All the latest from the world of hi-fi

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

21 Competition
Your chance to win an Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold DAC worth £2595

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

62 Audiophile CD
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile CD releases

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

 

Loudspeakers
23 Acoustic Energy 101S Loudspeakers
A new budget standmount from acoustic energy impresses Jon Myles

56 JBL Studio 230 Loudspeakers
Jon Myles has some fun with JBL's Studio 230 loudspeakers

 

Features
50 Digital Beatles 
Paul Rigby slots the latest Beatles CD remasters into his machine

93 Anne Bisson
Jazz pianist and one-time dating show TV star. Paul Rigby meets Anne Bisson

 

Cables
35 Tellurium Q Cables
Tony Bolton reviews the tellurium q range of cables

 

Headphones
44 Audeze LCD-XC & LCD-03 Headphones
Noel Keywood dons the latest headphones from Audeze

 

OldeWorlde
58 NAD 7020 Receiver
Martin pipe looks back at the classic NAD 7020 receiver

 

Amplification
10 Icon Audio Stereo 845 PP Integrated Amplifier 
Icon Audio's latest integrated features massive 845 valves. 
Jon Myles lights it up

15 Fostex HP-A8C DAC Headphone Amplifier
Martin pipe discovers 32-bit audio with the Fostex HP-A8C DAC/headphone amplifier

40 YBA IA3 Amplifier
Martin Pipe takes a fancy to French company YBA’s latest amplifier

 

Digital
36 Antelope Audio Zodiac Platinum DAC
Antelope audio brings DSD playback to its Zodiac DAC. Jon Myles takes a listen

48 NAD 3020 / Amplifier DAC
NAD updates the Classic 3020 for the digital age. Jon Myles says it could be another classic in the making

 

Portable
66 Harman Kardon Onyx
Jon Myles tries out a new up-market portable Bluetooth speaker.

 

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

83 Gearbox audiophile vinyl feature
Paul Rigby visits a decidedly audiophile London record label

89 Scheu Timbre Turntable
Tony Bolton checks out a new turntable from Scheu

 

And More...
78 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 
Ann Peebles, I Can't Stand The Rain 1974, by Paul Rigby

 

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