Hi-Fi World     July 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 Great Gear Reviews Within This Issue
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

24 Subscriptions
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27 Competition 
Your chance to win a Chord Company Chawline X Loudspeaker cables worth over £500.

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

Loudspeakers
29 Wharfedale Denton 85th Anniversary Edition
Wharfedale revisit their Denton 80th anniversary, updating it to a new 85th edition. Noel Keywood enjoys the experience.

41 Piega Premium 701 Loudspeakers
Sleek new aluminum cabinet floorstanders with ribbon tweeter, made in Switzerland, impress Jon Myles.

Digital
21 Chord Electronics Etude
Martin pipe looks at the latest small but powerful amplifier from Chord Electronics.

46 Pioneer UPD-LX500 Blu-ray Player
A universal player that spins all silver discs, including SACD. Martin Pipe checks its audiophile credentials.

Amplification
10 McIntosh C70 And MC2152 Tube Pre & Power Amplifiers
McIntosh produce a massively powerful heritage-design tube amplifier that wows Noel Keywood.

Olde Worlde
56 Advent 201 Cassette
Martin Pipe looks back at an old cassette deck, reviving memories of a long gone format.

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

83 Cambridge Audio Alva Turntable 
A direct drive turntable package with Bluetooth digital link. Noel Keywood spins the vinyl.

89 Tellurium Q Din Statement Tonearm Cable
Paul Rigby checks out a new cable from Tellurium Q.

91 Audiophile Book: Defying Gravity
Jordan Mooney was at the center of UK punk. Paul Rigby reads her story.

And More…
50 World Classics
Brilliant designs that have stood the test of time...

60 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!

74 World Standards
Guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale.

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

94 Classifieds
Second-hand bargains.

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

97 Advertisers' Index

98 Classic Cuts 
Venom's 'welcome to hell'. Paul Rigby on thrash metal.

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