Hi-Fi World    August 2014

 

   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!

 

3 In This Month's Issue... The Beatles Mono LPs Release
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News: Words from the world... 

27 Mail: Eight pages of your views, wonderful as always...

25 Competition: Your chance to win a Roksan K2 BT amplifier worth £950

42 Subscriptions
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Loudspeakers
10 Quad 9AS active loudspeakers
Jon Myles reviews new 'computer desktops' from Quad

36 MCRU No.127 Loudspeakers
Noel Keywood is impressed by these floorstanders

55 Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1
Sony's top hi-resolution Walkman, reviewed by Noel Keywood

 

Systems
44 CEntrance Masterclass 2504 
DAC Mini PX desktop system
Jon Myles looks at a Class D desktop system

 

Digital
53 MCRU LDA linear power supply
Tony Bolton listens to a power supply upgrade for Audiolab's M-DAC

 

Amplification
15 Jadis I-35 Amplifier
Rafael Todes takes to the glitzy Jadis I-35 valve amplifier.

40 Naim Supernait 2 integrated amplifier
Naim-owner Jon Myles loves the new Supernait

48 Cambridge Audio Azur 851d pre amp
Martin pipe is impressed by the technology in Cambridge Audio's new Azur preamplifier

 

Cables
95 Chord cables
Tony Bolton finds Chord's 'tuned array' cables impress

 

Features
22 Science Museum Exhibition
Jon Myles visits the science museum's audio exhibition

64 Munich Show Report
Tony Bolton takes a trip to Munich's fabulous hi-end show

 

OldeWorlde
59 Sony WMD6C Walkman
Martin pipe looks back at Sony's famous top Walkman

 

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

83 Beatles in mono LP feature 
Noel Keywood explains what lies behind this latest LP release

89 Ortofon quintet bronze cartridge
Tony Bolton spins his vinyl with the new budget moving coil from Ortofon

 

CD
62 Audiophile CD
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile CD releases

 

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

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

98 Classic cuts 
Paul Rigby on the Shirelles

93 Classifieds
Second-hand bargains

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

97 Advertisers' Index

 

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