Hi-Fi World     June 2019

    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 Vinyl LP, CD, MP3 And Meta Data
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

15 Competition 
Your chance to win a Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 Ultra worth £299!

24 Subscriptions
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34 Mail
Six pages of your views, wonderful as always...

Loudspeakers
18 PSB Alpha Series P5 Loudspeakers
Jon Myles listens to new budget standmount loudspeakers from PSB of Canada.

Digital
20 NAD D 3020 V2 Hybrid Digital Amplifier
Martin pipe checks out the digital successor to NAD's renown budget amplifier.

27 Cowon Plenue PD2 Hi-Res Player
A tiny pocket wizard player impresses noel Keywood.

41 Leema Elements Streamer
Noel Keywood and Jon Myles tackle a fascinating new streamer from Leema.

Amplification
10 Quad Vena II Amplifier
An amplifier that does it all – just about – impresses noel Keywood.

CD Player
50 Audiolab 8300 CDQ CD Player
...And what a CD player! Or preamp, or... Jon Myles explains.

Features
46 Balanced Cables Feature
Get your hi-fi into balance with this in-depth guide that explains the benefits. Noel Keywood navigates.

Olde Worlde
54 Technics 1200/10
Martin pipe talks about one of the most popular turntables of all time, Technics SL-1200.

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

83 SME Synergy Turntable
A high-end all-in-one turntable package, reviewed by Noel Keywood.

90 Turntable Tweaking
How do you get the best from your record player? Paul Rigby explains.

93 Audiophile Book
The Art Of Sound: A visual history for audiophiles, reviewed by Paul Rigby.

Headphones
59 ibasso IT01s
Jon Myles listens to an interesting pair in new in-ear monitors.

And More...
62 Audiophile CD
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile CD releases.

65, 67, 69, 71, And 73 Opinion
The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

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

92 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 
Curtis Mayfield, keep on keeping on, by Paul Rigby.

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