Hi-Fi World December 2016

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Hi-Fi World December 2016

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!

4 LP Revival And What's Wrong With Digital?
Editorial By Noel Keywood

7 News
Words from the world...

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

17 Competition
Your chance to win a pair of Tannoy Eclipse 3 loudspeakers worth Ł299.

36 Subscriptions
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44 World Standards
Updated guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale

Turntables
11 Luxman PD-171a Turntable
Noel Keywood takes Luxman's luxury belt-drive PD-171a turntable for a spin.

Loudspeakers
23 Roksan TR-5 S2 loudspeakers
Roksan's new tr-5 s2 standmount loudspeakers combine a ribbon tweeter with conventional mid-bass driver to great effect, says Jon Myles.

Digital
60 Schiit Modi Multibit DAC
American company Schiit brings multibit DAC technology down to a new price-point. Jon Myles listens in.

Amplification
18 Yamaha R-N602 Network Stereo Receiver
Martin pipe is impressed by Yamaha's latest budget-priced network stereo receiver.

55 Audiolab M-One Amplifier
Jon Myles takes a shine to Audiolab's new all-in-one amplifier/DAC/pre-amplifier.

Features
38 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest
Noel Keywood heads to Denver to take in all the latest hi-fi products from America.

62 Digital Replay
Noel Keywood looks at the pros and cons of multibit DAC technology.

75 Audiojumble Show
Martin pipe tracks down the bargains at the latest audiojumble show.

Olde Worlde
51 How Laserdisc Pioneered The Way For CD And Home CD
Martin pipe continues his series on the influence of laserdisc on home music replay.

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

87 The Rolling Stones
Paul Rigby hails the quality of the new limited-edition mono rolling stones box set.

Soundbites
93 Wooden Bull Disc Mat / Harmonic Resolution Clamp
Jon Myles and Paul Rigby test two new devices aimed at maximizing your vinyl replay.

Headphones
35 Final F7200 Earphones
Small yet perfectly formed...Jon Myles plugs in final audio design's tiny new in-ear monitors.

43 Fostex TH-610 Headphones
Martin pipe enjoys Fostex's latest over-ear headphones.

Music
64 Audiophile CD
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile cd releases

And More...
67, 69, 71, And 73 Opinion
The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

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

92 Dial-A-Dealer
A comprehensive guide to UK hi-fi retailers

95 Classifieds
Second-hand bargains for you.

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

97 Advertisers' Index

98 Classic Cuts
Paul Rigby on Arthur Cruddup's classic collection.

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