Hi-Fi World     August 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 Reviews And Articles
What's within this issue of Hi-Fi World.
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

24 Subscriptions
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27 Competition 
Your chance to win a World Design Pre4 amplifier.

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

50 World Standards
Updated guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale.

Loudspeakers
62 Focal Kanta No.1 Standmounts
Sophisticated and powerful – Jon Myles likes what he hears.

Digital
21 Ibasso DX220 Hi-Res Portable Player
A complex but fine sounding player, Noel Keywood finds.

75 Chord Electronics Poly Update
Jon Myles explains the streaming update to poly.

77 Vincent DAC-7 DAC
A digital converter with valve sound; Noel Keywood swoons.

Amplification
10 Icon Audio Stereo MKIV Valve Amplifier
Power and punch take Noel Keywood's fancy.

28 Copland CTA408 Valve Amplifier
Jon Myles reviews a tasty Danish!

46 World Design Pre3CF Pre-Amplifier
A kit / built valve pre-amplifier, reviewed by Noel Keywood.

Cables
18 Titan Audio Nemesis Loudspeaker Cable
Jon Myles listens to an impressive cable from titan audio.

Olde Worlde
57 Pioneer CS88a Loudspeakers
Martin Pipe looks back at pioneer loudspeakers from a bygone age.

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

83 Lehmann Audio Decade Phonostage
A neat and noise free phono stage, says Noel Keywood.

87 How To Fit A Cartridge Feature
Here's how to fit a cartridge: Screws are nuts says Noel Keywood.

93 Audiophile Book
Modzines. Paul Rigby reads a book all about them and mod revival culture.

And More…
60 Audiophile CD
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile CD 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 
Depeche Mode, Music For The Masses, reviewed by Paul Rigby.

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