Hi-Fi World     Volume 21 Number 4     June 2011

   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 Budget Audiophile
By David Price

7 NEWS: Words from the front...

36  MAIL: Ten pages of your views; no small amount of controversy here...

Soundbites
31  DNM BLACK SLINK/RINGMAT MAMMOTH FEET

51  MEELECTRONICS M6/ONE THING SPEAKER UPGRADE 

57  CONRAN AUDIO SPEAKER DOCK/BLUE HORIZON SPIKE SHOES

119  MUSICAL FIDELITY V-LINK

58  WORLD STANDARDS: Our guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale.

74  WORLD CLASSICS: Brilliant designs that have stood the test of time...

81  COMPETITION: Your chance to win a pair of My Audio Design’s superb new My1920 mini monitors worth Ł1,000!

82  SUBSCRIPTIONS: Ensure your copy every month and save money too!

84  AUDIOPHILE  CD: Paul Rigby rounds up the latest audiophile releases.

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

Loudspeakers
12 PEARL EVO BALLERINA 40: Noel Keywood samples some serious Italian loudspeaker exotica...

52 GERMAN PHYSIKS LIMITED 11: David Price enjoys these high end, high tech omnidirectionals.

32 ROBSON REGIS: Noel Keywood is charmed by these quirky standmounters.

64 MISSION MX2: Paul Rigby is impressed by this new entry level small loudspeaker.

Amplification
70 ONKYO P-3000R/M-5000R: Tony Bolton samples a striking looking premium priced pre-power combo.

Features
17 SECOND CHANCE: David Price, Adam Smith and Paul Rigby each assemble a system with classic and/or second-hand front ends...

86 OLDE WORLDE: LEAK 2075: Adam Smith remembers this nineteen seventies high end loudspeaker.

11 SHOWTIME: Noel Keywood, David Price and Adam Smith tread the boards of the Audio 11 hi-fi show, held in London at the end of March.

Digital
46 LEEMA ANTILA IIS ECO: David Price has the scoop on this brand new British silver disc spinner.

67 OLIVE 4HD: Paul Rigby samples a sleek looking high end hard disk music machine.

Vinyl
98 VINYL NEWS: Paul Rigby with all the latest black plastic releases.

100 ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE STORM: This beautiful high end turntable gets a spin from Rafael Todes.

104 WHEST AUDIO PS.30 RDT SE: David Price is impressed with this new high end phono stage.

107 ORTOFON VIVO BLUE: Tony Bolton discovers a fine new budget moving coil.

Other

120  DIAL-A-DEALER: A comprehensive guide to UK hi-fi retailers.

123  CLASSIFIEDS: Two pages of second-hand bargains.

128  NEXT MONTH: What we hope to bring you in the next issue...

129  ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

130  CLASSIC CUTS: Paul Rigby remembers Hawkwind’s ‘Space Ritual Pt. 1 & II’...

 

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