Hi-Fi World    July 2018

    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
4 Editorial: We're Featuring Bad Sound Quality
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

19 Competition
Your chance to win a Jamo DS4 Bluetooth wireless loudspeaker worth £200.

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

54 Subscriptions
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Loudspeakers
80 Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2
B&Ws new 686 S2 standmount loudspeakers are a class act, says Jon Myles.

Digital
57 Cayin N5 MK2
Cayin's N5 MK2 digital audio player is one of the best around, finds Noel Keywood.

29 AURALiC Polaris
Auralic's Polaris amplifier/DAC/streamer can form the heart of a complete hi-fi system - just add loudspeakers. Jon Myles explains all.

22 Mytek Liberty
Mytek Liberty's headphone and DAC /headphone amplifier gets Martin Pipe's thorough run through.

Amplification
12 McIntosh MC611
McIntosh's latest MC611 monoblock amplifiers are big, beefy but with a smooth sound, finds Noel Keywood.

43 Yamaha A-S801
Yamaha's new A-S801 amplifier offers power, versatility and digital inputs for just £650.00. Noel Keywood says it's a budget bargain.

Cables
27 Gutwire
Can a dedicated ground cable make a difference to the sound? Jon Myles tries out Gutwire's solution.

61 Titan Audio Styx
Northern Ireland's Titan Audio have produced a seriously good mains cable with the Styx, says Jon Myles.

Features
87 George Blood
Paul Rigby reports on the fascinating George Blood archiving project.

Olde World
51 Systemdek Turntable
Martin Pipe looks back at the Scottish Systemdek turntable.

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

84 Parasound JC3 JR
Noel Keywood listens to Parasound's latest phonostage.

93 A Krautrock Bible
Paul Rigby thumbs through a new book giving a comprehensive low-down on the best of German music on vinyl.

Headphones
47 FiiO In-Ear Monitors
Three new in-ear 'phones from FiiO offer something for everyone, says Jon Myles.

Music & More
74 World Classics
Updated guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale.

62 Audiophile Vinyl
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile vinyl releases.

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

90 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
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends – this month's pick from Paul Rigby.

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