Hi-Fi World     Volume 19 Number 6     August 2009

   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 Editorial: Ever Been To A Hi-Fi Show? Article By David Price

6 News: Words from the front... 

 

Features
28 The NXTSttep
Noel Keywood is your guide to some interesting new loudspeaker technologies.

72 The Globies
It's that time of the year again! David Price and Adam Smith give out Hi-Fi World's alternative awards!

80 Munich High End Show Report
David Price and Adam Smith trek around one of the world's best hi-fi shows for three days, and here's what they've got to show for it!

 

Accessories
17 Cable Supefest
Adam Smith rounds up six interconnects and six loudspeaker cables, 
at budget, mid and high end price points respectively.

71 Pure Avanti Flow
Steven Green tunes in to a versatile new DAB radio. 

12 Amplification
Emille KI-40L 12
Noel Keywood reviews this feisty sounding high end tube integrated amplifier.

32 Cyrus 8XP d
David Price tries out an interesting new modular DAC-equipped integrated.

36 Arcam AVR600
This respected British specialist's new flagship AV receiver gets the Patrick Cleasby treatment...

 

Digital
40 Sim Audio Moon CD3.3
David Price is beguiled by this sweet sounding high end CD spinner.

 

Loudspeakers
62 Zuessence
Noel Keywood experiences these unusual high end floorstanders!

 

Systems
27 TEAC Referece 600
This beautifully made mini-component system  gets an audience with David Price...

66 Cambridge Audio Sonata
An interesting new affordable mini system is auditioned by Paul Rigby.

 

Oldeworld
87 Ferrographs
Adam Smith tells the story of a cult classic nineteen seventies loudspeaker.

 

Vinyl
98 Vinyl News
Paul Rigby with all the latest black plastic releases.

100 Step Change
David Price assembles the ultimate Technics SL-1200 turntable package including Timestep PSU, SME Series V tonearm and Koetsu Red cartridge!

105 Denon DP-200USB
Patrick Cleasby reviews this new premium priced USB turntable.

106 Loricraft PRC3
Paul Rigby tries out a super new record cleaning machine.

109 Attwood Concert Stage
Tony Bolton auditions an impressive mid-price phono stage.

112 Ortophon Cadenza
Noel Keywood purloins a pair of brand new high end moving coils from the Ortofon stand at the Munich High End Show!

 

44 Subscriptions
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46 Mail
A bumper thirteen pages of your views and queries this month!

69 Competition
Your chance to win A.N.T. Audio's superb  Kora 3T Ltd. phono stage worth £775.

74 World Standards
All our favourite new kit listed for your perusal!

84 Audiophile CD
Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile CD releases.

89, 91, 93, 95, 97 Opinion
The team get to grips with matters music, hi-fi and life!

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

123 Free Readers Classifieds
Three pages of second-hand bargains.

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

129 Advertisers' Index

130 Classic Cuts 
...and finally, the Rolling Stones' 'Some Girls' 1978 waxing gets the 
Paul Rigby treatment this month.

 

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