Hi-Fi World October 2021

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Hi-Fi World October 2021

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 What Is Class D Amplification?
I've yet to be convinced that Class D sounds better.
Editorial BY Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

17 Competition
Your chance to win a Black Rhodium Stream A mains cable worth Ł600.

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

Loudspeakers
37 Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Loudspeakers
Budget floorstanders with a lot to offer. Noel Keywood listens to the latest from Wharfedale.

62 JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker
Martin Pipe listens to an interesting Bluetooth loudspeaker from JBL of the USA.

Digital
59 Arcam ST60 Network Player / DAC
A network player fitted with one of the world's finest DAC chips, an ES9038pro. Also usable as a super-quality DAC.
Noel Keywood is impressed.

Amplification
10 Technics SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier
A massively complicated, top-tier reference amplifier from Technics. Noel Keywood runs into problems.

Cables
24 Coherent 6D Power Cable
Martin Pipe listens to one very special and expensive power cable.

Olde Worlde
42 Denon DVD-5000
Martin Pipe looks at a top Denon DVD player from 1999 that's available second hand at a bargain price.

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

69 Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Pro Turntable
A three-speed belt drive turntable with Ortofon cartridge included. Noel Keywood looks at an entry level offering.

75 Classic Cuts
Paul Rigby on Seamonsters, by the Wedding Present – a vinyl re-release.

77 Audiophile Books
Three books this month: Beefheart by John French, Babble On An' Ting by Kris Needs / Alex Paterson, and Radio 1 by Robert Sellers. Reviewed by Paul Rigby.

Headphones
19 Philips Fidelio l3 Headphones
Bluetooth headphones with whizzy tricks entertain Noel Keywood.

And More...
34 Subscriptions
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49, 51, 53, And 55 Opinion
The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

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

76 Dial-A-Dealer
A comprehensive guide to UK hi-fi retailers.

79 Classifieds
Second-hand bargains.

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

81 Advertisers' Index

82 Classic Cuts
Bryan Ferry's Boys And Girls, reviewed by Paul Rigby.

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