Hi-Fi World    October 2018

    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
4 Editorial: Great Sounds That Moves You
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

27 Competition 
Your chance to win a pair of Q Acoustics 3050i floor standing loudspeakers, worth £645!

35 Mail
Pages of your views, wonderful as always...

Loudspeakers
17 Acoustic Energy AE309 loudspeakers
Floorstanders with a fast, punchy sound, Noel Keywood finds.

57 Eclipse TD508 MK3 loudspeakers
Small and elegant, Martin Pipe enjoys these sophisticated minis.

Digital
22 AURALiC Aries G2 Streamer
Complex – but a finely honed streamer. Martin Pipe explains.

47 Shanling Mo 47
A miniature hi-resolution portable player wows Noel Keywood.

Amplification
11 Vincent SV-237 MK II
This hybrid amplifier delivers wonderful sound quality. 
Reviewed by Noel Keywood

Soundbites
73 Kralk Kalsu / Timestep T-01hs 
Paul Rigby looks at intriguing accessories.

Olde Worlde
51 Philips CDR775
Martin Pipe looks back at recording to CD.

Cables
29 Chord Signature Reference Cables
Paul Rigby reviews hi-end loudspeaker cables.

81 MCRU No.75
A quality mains cable impresses Paul Rigby.

Features
43 Gene Vincent
Paul Rigby's salute to an original rocker.

60 Festival of sound
Details of a forthcoming London show. Don't miss it – or us at it!

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

84 Reloop Turn 5 
A modern direct drive turntable package reviewed by Noel Keywood.

89 Hana SL mono cartridge 
Hana's SL mono mc cartridge for old classic LPs, by paul Rigby.

93 Mono cartridge feature 
Noel Keywood on how to play mono.

95 Audiophile Book 
Tangerine Dream: Force Majeure, by Paul Rigby.

Headphones
32 Quad ERA-1 headphones
Magnetic planar headphones from quad reviewed by Noel Keywood.

And More…
54 Subscriptions
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62 Audiophile CD
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile CD releases.

65, 67, 69, And 71 Opinion
The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

74 World Classics
Brilliant designs that have stood the test of time...

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 great issue...

97 Advertisers' index

98 Classic Cuts 
Oregon 'Roots in the Sky', by Paul Rigby.

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