HI-FI CHOICE 2010.08 UK, Hi-Fi
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B&WCM5:
Couldthis
be Britain’s
best small
speaker?
compared
Cyrus, NAD, Roksan and
more all under £1,600
Backinblack
www.hiichoice.co.uk
Issue No. 335
August 2010
£3.99
Dynamic Denons put the sparkle back into real-world hi-fi
Vinyl’s
secret
weapon
Reviewed:Luxman
builds thedefinitive
ampfor LP-lovers
to play
Tested:Three
dealer-picked
superset-ups
Products
tested
including:Moon,
AudioAnalogue,
Pro-Jectand
Beyerdynamic
The perfect
hi-i system?
Aura’s all-in-one challenges
the convention of separates
WIN!
APro-JectCD
andpre/power
worth
£1,140
CD players
ourverdict
PASSION
FORSOUND
Ready
COMPETITION
Is it possible to design aspeaker
suitable forallthe family?
We believe so,with the Amphion Ion. Anewly-devised
waveguide and alow crossoverpoint results in flawless driver
integration forextraordinary midrange detail and speech clarity,
evenatlow levels.Carefully controlled dispersion allowIons to
work perfectly evenclose to the walls.
AllAmphionproductsaredesignedandmanufacturedinFinland.
And yes, theyare available in avariety of colours to matchyour
interior.
www.amphion.fi | info@amphion.fi
INTRODUCTION
PASSIONFORSOUND
Welcome...
YOUR EXPERTS
PAUL MESSENGER
EXPERTISE:
SPEAKERS
PAUL
is the UK’sforemostexperton
loudspeakers.Havingworked as aspeaker
designer and reviewer forover30years
Paulis internationallyrecognised forhis
abilityto assessloudspeakerperformance,
and reportondevelopmentsin the field.
Exceptionalhi-i
products
only come along everynow
and then and we’retalking
about
futureclassics
,kit that
stands the test of time and
demands our attention.
In this issue, we’re witnessing not one, but
two such wonders. Both are
standard-
settingintheirclass
, yet both are quite
different in terms of price and functionality.
Aura’sNotePremier
all-in-one (p66) has
blown us awayatjust £1,500 with its
combination of style and substance,taking
the crownfromthe ever-dominant Arcam
Solo (the
newSoloNeo
arrives next issue,
though!). At twice the price and with the
sole task of ampliication,
Luxman’s
incredibleL550AII
(p72) has proved
itself as a driving force for turntable users,
with its near-lawless phono stage.
Both products leftusseeing starsthis
month: redonesingroups of ive.
JIMMY HUGHES
EXPERTISE:
SYSTEM OPTIMISATION
JIMMY
has been involved in hi-fi forover
40years. Hisknowledgeoftweakingand
optimising systemsis unrivalledinthe hi-fi
industryand he bringsenormousexpertise
to the pagesofHi-Fi Choice. Ifanyone can
helpyouimproveyour set-up,it’shim.
RICHARD BLACK
EXPERTISE:
TECHNOLOGY
RICHARD
writesexclusivelyfor HFC and
bringshisexperienceasasuccessful
musician and recordingengineer to the
title. AsTechnicalConsultant, he’sour
authorityon tech testing, ensuringthat
ourverdictsarebeyond compare.
JON MARKS
EXPERTISE:
DIY AND VINTAGE
JOHN
previouslyedited Hi-FiWorld
magazine beforejoiningthe UK’sleading
title, Hi-Fi Choice.Jon has awealth of
reviewingexperience, as well as apassion
forvintageaudio gearand agiftfor
repairingand upgradingageingkit.
ALVIN GOLD
EXPERTISE:
PERFORMANCE AUDIO
ALVIN
is an internationallyrespected audio
reviewer who has contributed to ahuge
rangeofmagazinesovertheyears. He has
averyfull30yearsofreviewingunder his
beltand has apassion forboth high-
performanceand high-end hi-fi.
JASON KENNEDY
EXPERTISE:
TURNTABLES
JASON
edited Hi-Fi Choice through the
Brit-pop eraand relinquished the helm
after17yearson the title. Ahi-fi addict
sincehis twenties, Jason fell forthe beauty
ofvinyland has never looked back.He’s
heretohelpyougetthe bestfromyour LPs.
DanGeorge
Editor
dan.george@futurenet.co.uk
FUTURE PUBLISHING, 2 BALCOMBE STREET,
LONDON NW1 6NW +44 (0)20 7042 4000
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
HI-FICHOICEispassionateabouthigh-fidelity.We’re
dedicatedtotheveryhigheststandardsofsound
reproduction.Ourcommitmentistobringyouthemost
reliable,in-depthhi-fiequipmenttestsanywhereand
we’rebackedbytheUK’s biggesttechnologypublisher.
Ourexpertwriterswillhelpyougetthemostfrom
yourhi-fiandguideyoutowardsthebest-performing
productsforyourbudget.Ourpassionisyourpassion.
MALCOLM STEWARD
EXPERTISE:
EMERGING TECH
MALCOLM
is alegend in hi-fi magazine
circles.Aformer editor ofHi-Fi Review he
was one ofthe best-known and most
outspoken reviewersofthe 1980sand
1990s. He nowwritesexclusivelyfor Hi-Fi
Choice and he lovesbeing‘back’.
Subscribe:myfavouritemagazines.co.uk0800455677 (p122)
www.hifichoice.co.uk
AUGUST2010
3
www.hiichoice.co.uk Issue No. 335 August 2010
freephone:
0800 121 4771 /4772
e-mail:
ask@jordanacoustics.co.uk
web:
www.jordanacoustics.co.uk
0%FINANCEOPTIONS*
AVAILABLE
AJordan Acoustics Exclusive
SYSTEMDEK 3D
-PrecisionTurntable-
Back to the future
The late Peter Dunlop created the very
first Systemdek Turntable over 30 years
ago now.From the first day of launch, it
caused quite astir among the press with its
numerous innovations. Not surprisingly,it
took verylittle time beforepeople realized
just how comfortably it outperformed the
competition. Now Systemdek is back and
looks set to repeat historyall over again with
aturntable whose performance, aesthetics
and engineering push the verylimits of what
is achievable today.
Going back to the drawing board with aclean
sheet, the Systemdek 3D utilizes some
extraordinarily clever engineering to ensure
it is as free from external feedback as is
currently possible.
imaginable allowing you to match your
Systemdek 3D turntable to your particular
surroundings or taste.
Peter would be proud. Atrue Systemdek in
everyconceivable sense that raises the bar
way, wayup.
At the heartofthe Systemdek 3D is a
unique main bearing, mirror finished and
rumble free complete with a magnetically
oil damped contactless thrust bearing. The
bearing is mounted directly to a solid carbon
fibre sub-chassis, itself mounted in amass
damped ‘hung’chassis. Due to the unique
spring configuration and mass loading,
setup is both simple and straightforward
for any 9” -12” arm. Other features include
a beautiful Swiss precision DC motor,
bespokecontrol box housing and any colour
Jordan Acoustics areboth proud and
honoured that the Dunlop’s have chosen
us as the UK’s exclusive sales agent forthe
all-new range of Systemdek 3D turntables.
It is atrue testament to our position as
the
high-end retailer forspecialist hi-fiacross
the UK.
Successors to the throne, sons Derek and
Ramsay Dunlop’s vast experienceofbuilding
award winning analogue products alongside
their father has resulted in a groundbreaking
3-point suspended precision turntable.
Forfurther details or to arrange your
demonstration please call us on
08001214772.
SYSTEMDEK
For more than 20 years
Allnic
have delighted music lovers
across the world with their
incredible valve amplifiers
Allnic have agreat understanding of valves, which
explains why they go to extraordinary lengths to ensure
exactly the right kind of valve is used for each type of
product. After the valve is selected, Allnic go to work to
build adesign, which achieves the maximum possible
performance.
Attention to detail is paramount, such as the signal
path where only nickel-iron alloy (permalloy) is used.
If acomponent cannot be sourced or does not meet the
rigid standards then Allnic literally make it themselves.
Agood example of this is the 41 stepped silver contact
attenuators that Allnic make for their pre-amplifiers.
The Power Supply is treated like ablood pumping heart
by Allnic. In order for everything to run perfectly, the
supply of current has to be both continuous and constant
throughout the whole circuit .
0%FINANCEOPTIONS*
AVAILABLE
The Allnic lineup includes Integrated Amplifiers, Pre-
amplifiers, Power amplifiers, Phonostages and Step-up
Transformers. Each product punches way above its
class to produce stunningly accurate renditions of your
favourite music. Hearing is believing!
Call or visit our web site to find out more about Allnic.
ALLNIC
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B&WCM5:
Couldthis
be Britain’s
best small
speaker?
compared
Cyrus, NAD, Roksan and
more all under £1,600
Backinblack
www.hiichoice.co.uk
Issue No. 335
August 2010
£3.99
Dynamic Denons put the sparkle back into real-world hi-fi
Vinyl’s
secret
weapon
Reviewed:Luxman
builds thedefinitive
ampfor LP-lovers
to play
Tested:Three
dealer-picked
superset-ups
Products
tested
including:Moon,
AudioAnalogue,
Pro-Jectand
Beyerdynamic
The perfect
hi-i system?
Aura’s all-in-one challenges
the convention of separates
WIN!
APro-JectCD
andpre/power
worth
£1,140
CD players
ourverdict
PASSION
FORSOUND
Ready
COMPETITION
Is it possible to design aspeaker
suitable forallthe family?
We believe so,with the Amphion Ion. Anewly-devised
waveguide and alow crossoverpoint results in flawless driver
integration forextraordinary midrange detail and speech clarity,
evenatlow levels.Carefully controlled dispersion allowIons to
work perfectly evenclose to the walls.
AllAmphionproductsaredesignedandmanufacturedinFinland.
And yes, theyare available in avariety of colours to matchyour
interior.
www.amphion.fi | info@amphion.fi
INTRODUCTION
PASSIONFORSOUND
Welcome...
YOUR EXPERTS
PAUL MESSENGER
EXPERTISE:
SPEAKERS
PAUL
is the UK’sforemostexperton
loudspeakers.Havingworked as aspeaker
designer and reviewer forover30years
Paulis internationallyrecognised forhis
abilityto assessloudspeakerperformance,
and reportondevelopmentsin the field.
Exceptionalhi-i
products
only come along everynow
and then and we’retalking
about
futureclassics
,kit that
stands the test of time and
demands our attention.
In this issue, we’re witnessing not one, but
two such wonders. Both are
standard-
settingintheirclass
, yet both are quite
different in terms of price and functionality.
Aura’sNotePremier
all-in-one (p66) has
blown us awayatjust £1,500 with its
combination of style and substance,taking
the crownfromthe ever-dominant Arcam
Solo (the
newSoloNeo
arrives next issue,
though!). At twice the price and with the
sole task of ampliication,
Luxman’s
incredibleL550AII
(p72) has proved
itself as a driving force for turntable users,
with its near-lawless phono stage.
Both products leftusseeing starsthis
month: redonesingroups of ive.
JIMMY HUGHES
EXPERTISE:
SYSTEM OPTIMISATION
JIMMY
has been involved in hi-fi forover
40years. Hisknowledgeoftweakingand
optimising systemsis unrivalledinthe hi-fi
industryand he bringsenormousexpertise
to the pagesofHi-Fi Choice. Ifanyone can
helpyouimproveyour set-up,it’shim.
RICHARD BLACK
EXPERTISE:
TECHNOLOGY
RICHARD
writesexclusivelyfor HFC and
bringshisexperienceasasuccessful
musician and recordingengineer to the
title. AsTechnicalConsultant, he’sour
authorityon tech testing, ensuringthat
ourverdictsarebeyond compare.
JON MARKS
EXPERTISE:
DIY AND VINTAGE
JOHN
previouslyedited Hi-FiWorld
magazine beforejoiningthe UK’sleading
title, Hi-Fi Choice.Jon has awealth of
reviewingexperience, as well as apassion
forvintageaudio gearand agiftfor
repairingand upgradingageingkit.
ALVIN GOLD
EXPERTISE:
PERFORMANCE AUDIO
ALVIN
is an internationallyrespected audio
reviewer who has contributed to ahuge
rangeofmagazinesovertheyears. He has
averyfull30yearsofreviewingunder his
beltand has apassion forboth high-
performanceand high-end hi-fi.
JASON KENNEDY
EXPERTISE:
TURNTABLES
JASON
edited Hi-Fi Choice through the
Brit-pop eraand relinquished the helm
after17yearson the title. Ahi-fi addict
sincehis twenties, Jason fell forthe beauty
ofvinyland has never looked back.He’s
heretohelpyougetthe bestfromyour LPs.
DanGeorge
Editor
dan.george@futurenet.co.uk
FUTURE PUBLISHING, 2 BALCOMBE STREET,
LONDON NW1 6NW +44 (0)20 7042 4000
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
HI-FICHOICEispassionateabouthigh-fidelity.We’re
dedicatedtotheveryhigheststandardsofsound
reproduction.Ourcommitmentistobringyouthemost
reliable,in-depthhi-fiequipmenttestsanywhereand
we’rebackedbytheUK’s biggesttechnologypublisher.
Ourexpertwriterswillhelpyougetthemostfrom
yourhi-fiandguideyoutowardsthebest-performing
productsforyourbudget.Ourpassionisyourpassion.
MALCOLM STEWARD
EXPERTISE:
EMERGING TECH
MALCOLM
is alegend in hi-fi magazine
circles.Aformer editor ofHi-Fi Review he
was one ofthe best-known and most
outspoken reviewersofthe 1980sand
1990s. He nowwritesexclusivelyfor Hi-Fi
Choice and he lovesbeing‘back’.
Subscribe:myfavouritemagazines.co.uk0800455677 (p122)
www.hifichoice.co.uk
AUGUST2010
3
www.hiichoice.co.uk Issue No. 335 August 2010
freephone:
0800 121 4771 /4772
e-mail:
ask@jordanacoustics.co.uk
web:
www.jordanacoustics.co.uk
0%FINANCEOPTIONS*
AVAILABLE
AJordan Acoustics Exclusive
SYSTEMDEK 3D
-PrecisionTurntable-
Back to the future
The late Peter Dunlop created the very
first Systemdek Turntable over 30 years
ago now.From the first day of launch, it
caused quite astir among the press with its
numerous innovations. Not surprisingly,it
took verylittle time beforepeople realized
just how comfortably it outperformed the
competition. Now Systemdek is back and
looks set to repeat historyall over again with
aturntable whose performance, aesthetics
and engineering push the verylimits of what
is achievable today.
Going back to the drawing board with aclean
sheet, the Systemdek 3D utilizes some
extraordinarily clever engineering to ensure
it is as free from external feedback as is
currently possible.
imaginable allowing you to match your
Systemdek 3D turntable to your particular
surroundings or taste.
Peter would be proud. Atrue Systemdek in
everyconceivable sense that raises the bar
way, wayup.
At the heartofthe Systemdek 3D is a
unique main bearing, mirror finished and
rumble free complete with a magnetically
oil damped contactless thrust bearing. The
bearing is mounted directly to a solid carbon
fibre sub-chassis, itself mounted in amass
damped ‘hung’chassis. Due to the unique
spring configuration and mass loading,
setup is both simple and straightforward
for any 9” -12” arm. Other features include
a beautiful Swiss precision DC motor,
bespokecontrol box housing and any colour
Jordan Acoustics areboth proud and
honoured that the Dunlop’s have chosen
us as the UK’s exclusive sales agent forthe
all-new range of Systemdek 3D turntables.
It is atrue testament to our position as
the
high-end retailer forspecialist hi-fiacross
the UK.
Successors to the throne, sons Derek and
Ramsay Dunlop’s vast experienceofbuilding
award winning analogue products alongside
their father has resulted in a groundbreaking
3-point suspended precision turntable.
Forfurther details or to arrange your
demonstration please call us on
08001214772.
SYSTEMDEK
For more than 20 years
Allnic
have delighted music lovers
across the world with their
incredible valve amplifiers
Allnic have agreat understanding of valves, which
explains why they go to extraordinary lengths to ensure
exactly the right kind of valve is used for each type of
product. After the valve is selected, Allnic go to work to
build adesign, which achieves the maximum possible
performance.
Attention to detail is paramount, such as the signal
path where only nickel-iron alloy (permalloy) is used.
If acomponent cannot be sourced or does not meet the
rigid standards then Allnic literally make it themselves.
Agood example of this is the 41 stepped silver contact
attenuators that Allnic make for their pre-amplifiers.
The Power Supply is treated like ablood pumping heart
by Allnic. In order for everything to run perfectly, the
supply of current has to be both continuous and constant
throughout the whole circuit .
0%FINANCEOPTIONS*
AVAILABLE
The Allnic lineup includes Integrated Amplifiers, Pre-
amplifiers, Power amplifiers, Phonostages and Step-up
Transformers. Each product punches way above its
class to produce stunningly accurate renditions of your
favourite music. Hearing is believing!
Call or visit our web site to find out more about Allnic.
ALLNIC
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