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Hi-Fi News Magazine - May 2024

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In this issue

In the may issue of HiFi News
Definitive product reviews
PS Audio’s new AirLens streamer includes an I2S/HDMI link to the partnering DirectStream DAC MK2. See p48
Generation Z – Luxman’s L-509Z integrated amplifier, see p52
Silver coils and tickled-up magnets distinguish the new SE version of Goldring’s flagship Ethos MC. Our exclusive review gets into the groove on p56
Vinyl & Record Reviews
Passion through a cinematic lens, ABC’s The Lexicon Of Love is our Vinyl Icon (p82), while Steve Sutherland goes transcendental as Kate Bush’s The Sensual World reappears on 180g (p80)
Vinyl Icon: ABC burst out of the Steel City with a shimmering sound that seduced a generation of ’80s pop fans. Mike Barnes looks at the making of their debut album, The Lexicon Of Love (p84)
Vintage
Vintage Review: The Philips AH585 from 1979 was a third-generation Motional Feedback speaker designed to bring enthusiasts with more traditional tastes into the MBR fold. How will it sound today? (p120)
The Vault: It’s HFN Jul ’91 and Ken Kessler is assessing Apogee’s Centaurus Major and Minor hybrid speakers. Ribbons to be cheerful? (p126)
Plus News & Opinion, and so much more!

Hi-Fi News Magazine Description:

Publisher: MyTime-Media-Ltd.

Category: Lifestyle

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Since its launch in June 1956 - two years before the commercial realisation of stereo - Hi-fi News & Record Review has been delivering insightful reviews of the key products and technologies that fire the passion of listening to music on the very best equipment available to the enthusiast. Every issue, we deliver uniquely in-depth analysis and opinion on high-end audio and AV equipment, including the best in vinyl replay and iconic vintage gear from the early days of audio. It is essential reading for anyone passionate about sound.