Hi-Fi World June 2022

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Hi-Fi World June 2022

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 Many Music Lovers Still Want A Decent CD Player
I suspect many buyers will be happy to hear CD with a modern top chip.
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

25 Competition
Your chance to win JBL HDI-1600 loudspeakers worth Ł1600 (they will blow your socks off).

26 Mail
Six pages of your views, wonderful as always...

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

Loudspeakers
10 Klipsch Heresy IV Loudspeakers
Can these big us floorstanders – fitted with horns – impress Noel Keywood?

Digital
16 Teac UD-505-x DAC / Headphone Amplifier
Martin Pipe gets to grips with a high quality DAC / headphone amplifier from Teac.

32 Rega Saturn MK3 CD Player
A CD player from UK experts Rega, best known for turntables.
How will it sound? Chris Frankland finds out.

38 Helm Bolt DAC Amplifier
A tiny but top quality DAC for headphones.
Read what Noel Keywood has to say.

Amplification
66 Synthesis Roma 14dc+ CD Player
Will a CD player from Italy sound romantic? Definitely, thinks Noel Keywood.

Olde Worlde
46 Hitachi FT-5500 MK2 Tuner
A classic VHF / FM tuner, dumped on the street.
Martin Pipe takes a deep look at its abilities and explains why it was dumped.

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

72 Roksan Attessa Turntable
A two-speed, belt drive turntable, with Dana MM cartridge, reviewed by Paul Rigby.

77 Audiophile Books
Grub Club – three books reviewed by Paul Rigby:
Mudhoney From Seattle, Tales From The (DJ) Booth, and The Velvet Underground.

Headphones
42 Grado RS1x Reference Series Headphones
Light weight, high quality headphones from Grado catch Noel Keywood's attention.

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

51, 53, 55, And 57 Opinion
The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

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

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

79 Classifieds
Second-hand bargains.

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

81 Advertisers' Index
Where to find 'em.

82 Classic Cuts
The Whispers Imagination, reviewed by Paul Rigby.

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