Hi-Fi World    July 2016

    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!

4 Editorial: All About Loudspeakers
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

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

25 Competition
Your chance to win a quad pa-one headphone amplifier worth £1200

38 Subscriptions
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44 World Standards
Updated guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale

Loudspeakers
10 Martin Logan Renaissance ESL 15A electrostatics
Noel Keywood reviews Martin Logan's latest top of the range hybrid electrostatic 'speakers.

58 Dali Opticon 2 Loudspeakers
A standmount loudspeaker that combines elegant looks with a beguiling sound, says Jon Myles.

Digital
16 Unison Research Unico CD Due
Martin pipe reviews unison research's latest CD player/DAC.

41 Exogal Comet DAC
A computer DAC that is different from the rest, says Martin Pipe.

Amplification
21 T+A PA 2000 R Integrated Amplifier
T+A's new slimline amplifier is both sophisticated and powerful finds Jon Myles.

36 Icon Audio HP8 MKII Headphone Amplifier
Paul Rigby plugs his headphones into icon audio's upgraded valve-powered headphone amplifier.

61 Blue Aura v40 Blackline Bluetooth Tube Amplifier
Small but superb - the v40 could form the heart of an excellent system according to Jon Myles.

Features
53 High End Show, Munich
Noel Keywood travels to Germany to bring you all the latest news from Europe's premier hi-fi show.

OldeWorlde
75 Sony MiniDisc Part II
Martin pipe continues his look at the pros and cons of Sony's MiniDisc format.

Headphones
51 Kennerton Magister Stereo Headphones
Wooden earcups and stylish presentation distinguish the Kennerton Magister over-ear headphones. Jon Myles listens in.

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

87 Oracle Paris MKV Turntable
Good looks and a good sound mark Oracle's new Paris MKV turntable as one to look out for says Noel Keywood.

91 Van den Hul MC-One Special Cartridge
Paul Rigby is more than impressed with the latest hand-built Van den Hul moving coil cartridge.

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

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

92 Dial-A-Dealer
A comprehensive guide to UK hi-fi retailers

94 Classifieds
Two pages of second-hand bargains

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

97 Advertisers' Index

98 Classic Cuts 
Paul Rigby looks back at Saxon's heavy metal classic dogs of war.

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