Hi-Fi World    September 2015

   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...
Music streaming frees us from the clutter of physical media.
Article By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world... 

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

43 Competition
Your chance to win a pair of Blue Aura x40 Bluetooth loudspeakers worth £600.

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

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

Loudspeakers 
14 Epos K3 Loudspeakers
Epos's new flagship floorstander makes a big impression on Jon Myles.

52 Opera Mezza Standmount Loudspeakers
Jon Myles delights in a classy-looking Italian standmount.

Digital
18 Pro-Ject CD Box RS/DAC Box RS
A compact CD transport/DAC combination from Pro-Ject impresses martin pipe.

28 FiioX3 2nd Gen Hi-Res Portable Player
Noel Keywood enjoys a budget hi-resolution portable music player.

Amplification
51 Atlas EOS 4DD Power Cable
Atlas's new power cable will give a boost to any system, says Jon Myles.

61 Unison Research Unico Secondo Amplifier 
Unison Research's Unico secondo combines a valve input stage with solid-state power. Jon Myles listens in.

82 Ibasso D-Zero MK2 headphone amplifier/Beyerdynamic A200p headphone amplifier
Jon Myles takes to the road with a pair of portable headphone amplifiers/DACs.

Features
74 Budget System
Looking for great sound for your pound? Jon Myles shows you the way with a great-value budget system.

OldeWorlde
48 Quadraphonics
Martin pipe continues his look into the history of quadraphonic sound.

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

10 Eat C-Sharp Turntable
Paul Rigby is impressed by a beautifully-built turntable from eat. 

82 Ortofon A95 Cartridge
Ortofon's new state-of-the-art mc cartridge is as good as vinyl replay gets, says Noel Keywood. 

87 Fozgometer Electronic Azimuth Meter 
Noel Keywood tries out a new device to ensure correct cartridge azimuth setting...

90 Analogue Productions Test LP
...And a test LP to go with the Fozgometer to ensure your turntable is set-up correctly.

Headphones
23 Noble K10 In-Ear Monitors
Noble's flagship custom in-ear monitors make a big impression on Jon Myles.

And More...
67, 69, 71, And 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.

94 Classifieds
Two pages of second-hand bargains.

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

97 Advertisers' Index

98 Classic Cuts 
Paul Rigby looks back at frank black and the Catholics' dog in the sand.

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