Hi-Fi World    October 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 LP Box Set
Article By Noel Keywood

7 News: Words from the world...

15 Competition
Your chance to win an Alpha Design Labs X1 portable headphone amplifier worth £395

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

42 Subscriptions: Ensure your copy every month and save money too!

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

 

Loudspeakers
16 JBL Studio 290 Loudspeakers
Jon Myles is blown away by JBL's latest value-for-money floorstanders

36 Robson Voltaire Zero Loudspeakers
Noel Keywood listens in to Robson Acoustics new ribbon-equipped standmount loudspeakers

 

Digital
22 Canor CD1.10 CD Player
A valve-based CD player/DAC from Canor impresses Tony Bolton

45 Simple Audio Roomplayer + Amplifier/Streamer
Streaming music can be simple with a Roomplayer+ finds Jon Myles.

58 Arcam IrDAC
Martin pipe sits back and enjoys Arcam's new remote-controlled DAC

 

Amplification
10 Ekco EV55SE Amplifier
Valve amplification on a budget - Noel Keywood hails the return of the Ekco brand

65 Epiphany EHP-02DI Headphone Amplifier
Paul Rigby takes a shine to epiphany's latest headphone amplifier

 

Features
39 The Cutting Edge
Paul Rigby concludes his series on the rise of direct-to-vinyl recordings

49 Show Time!
A look forward to the national audio show with Paul Rigby

60 Reel World
Tony Bolton continues his look at the joys of reel-to-reel tape decks

 

Soundbites
53 Mcru Cone Feet / Valve Damping Rings
Get the best from your system with oak feet and valve damping rings. Tony Bolton explains how

 

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

83 The Beatles In Mono LP Review
Paul Rigby settles in for a mammoth listening session with the Beatles in mono LPs

87 The Beatles Buying Guide
Paul Rigby gives you the low-down on all the Beatles vinyl releases

91 Playing the Beatles In Mono
Three turntable systems for playing the Beatles in mono LPs

93 Ortofon 2M Mono SE Cartridge
Noel Keywood reviews Ortofon's new and special 'Beatles' mono cartridge

 

Cables
35 Tellurium Q Ultra
Tony Bolton takes a listen to tellurium's latest cables

 

Headphones
55 Audio Technica ATH-A900X
Jon Myles dons a pair of Audio Technica's limited edition headphones

 

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

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

95 Classifieds
This months 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 on Chuck Berry

 

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