Hi-Fi World     Volume 20 Number 10     December 2010

   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 The Past And Future
By David Price

7 New
Words from the front.

33,109  SOUNDBITES
David Price tries Philips DS9000 and Arcam’s Cube iPod speaker systems, then David Price tries the Missing Link Dustbuster and Tony Bolton tunes in to the Sutherland Timeline strobe disc/clamp...

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

 

Features
53 EXPOSED!
David Price tries Russ Andrews ReVeel CD enhancer.

66 SHOWTIME
David Price and Noel Keywood report from the 2010 National Audio Show.

86 OLDEWORLDE
Haden Boardman remembers the Dynaco Dynakit Stereo 70 tube amplifier.

 

Amplification
12 ICON AUDIO MB845 MkIIDSS
Noel Keywood is beguiled by this tubular belle!

 

Systems
28 NAIM UNITIQUTE
David Price tries a fascinating new network music system from Salisbury.

55 SCHOOL'S OUT
Paul Rigby goes back to his bedsit with Sony’s CMT-MX550i and Panasonic’s SC-HC40DB...

 

Digital
80 WEISS DAC202
Rafael Todes tunes in to this great high end DAC.

 

Loudspeakers
17 STANDMOUNT SUPERTEST
Tony Bolton gathers six of the best small standmounting loudspeakers together.

18 TANNOY MERCURY V1

19 KEF C3

21 WHARFEDALE 10.1

23 ACOUSTIC ENERGY NEO 1 v2

24 FOCAL 705V

25 MORDAUNT SHORT AVIANO2

70 REVOLVER SCREEN 3
Noel Keywood enjoys these unusual slimline floorstanders.

 

Vinyl Section
98 NEWS
Paul Rigby has all that’s happening in the black plastic world.

100 PALMER 3
David Price samples this interesting new turntable...

105 BENZ MICRO WOOD SL
Tony Bolton is beguiled by this tree-based transducer!

110 ELEANOR MCEVOY
David Price interviews one of Ireland’s leading folk/rock artistes.

117 ALPHA DESIGN LABS GT40
Paul Rigby plugs in an interesting all in one phono stage, USB DAC and headphone amplifier...

 

And More
59  SUBSCRIPTION XMAS PROMOTION
The perfect Christmas gift...

60  WORLD STANDARDS
Brand new, updated guide to the latest and greatest hi-fi hardware on sale.

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

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

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!

92  COMPETITION
Your chance to win one of three pairs of Monitor Audio BX5 loudspeakers!

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

123  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
Paul Rigby reviews Dead Can Dance’s 'Black Box'.

 

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