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And you've only gone and put the honey of the moment on the front cover of the October issue.  Arguably, this is the best one ever and I haven't even opened it up yet...!    beauty, eh

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RE: October issue

I know - Jon 'Don Draper' Hamm is gorgeous, isn't he? Smile

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Beer Great october issue , the best yet imo . been sitting here reading for hours in the garden while watching the shoreham air show !! glad i renewed my subscription

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RE: October issue

Glad to hear it - the team worked really hard to pack in the exclusives this issue. Thanks Smile

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RE: October issue

Clare Newsome wrote:
I know - Jon 'Don Draper' Hamm is gorgeous, isn't he? Smile

 

Er...I mean, er...I was thinking more la Hendricks, but point taken!

 

Teeny tiny query - the all-in-one system shootout lists the Marantz 603's amp at 60w, which is true if rated at 6ohms, but it's a 40 watter at 8 ohms.  I know Marantz quote this higher figure themselves which doesn't help, but does this mean there's a creeping trend towards this rating as the benchmark (and given that many AV amps quote to 6ohms as well usually)?  

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RE: October issue

Clare Newsome wrote:
Glad to hear it - the team worked really hard to pack in the exclusives this issue. Thanks Smile

What's new in the October issue? What's the exclusive stuff you talk about ?

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RE: October issue

Lots of first reviews of products, ranging from Monitor Audio's new i-deck iPod dock through to the new Q Acoustics 7000 speaker package, NAD C446 music streamer, Wharfedale Jade stereo speakers, Sony STR-DH820 AV receiver and much much more.... Plus exclusive analysis and features, too.

More info and page previews on Wednesday when the issue goes on sale.

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Teeny tiny query - the all-in-one system shootout lists the Marantz 603's amp at 60w, which is true if rated at 6ohms, but it's a 40 watter at 8 ohms.  I know Marantz quote this higher figure themselves which doesn't help, but does this mean there's a creeping trend towards this rating as the benchmark (and given that many AV amps quote to 6ohms as well usually)? 

Not so much a creeping trend, as us trying to keep a level playing field by quoting the power of the systems by the same (rather liberally measured) criteria for each product, as in common with systems of this kind.

In fact the Marantz quotes

Rated output
(1 kHz, total harmonic distortion 0.7 %, 8 Ω) 40 W + 40 W
(1 kHz, total harmonic distortion 0.7 %, 6 Ω) 50 W + 50 W

Effective maximum output
(1 kHz, total harmonic distortion 10 %, 8 Ω) 50 W + 50 W
(1 kHz, total harmonic distortion 10 %, 6 Ω) 60 W + 60 W

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RE: October issue

Clare Newsome wrote:

Lots of first reviews of products, ranging from Monitor Audio's new i-deck iPod dock through to the new Q Acoustics 7000 speaker package, NAD C446 music streamer, Wharfedale Jade stereo speakers, Sony STR-DH820 AV receiver and much much more.... Plus exclusive analysis and features, too.

More info and page previews on Wednesday when the issue goes on sale.

Thanks. I'll get my copy approx one week after the issue goes on sale in the UK. Is it possible for you to atleast tell which models are tested in the 40''- 42" TV Supertest.? 

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Is it possible for you to atleast tell which models are tested in the 40''- 42" TV Supertest.?

Of course:

LG 42PW450T
LG 42LW650T
Panasonic TX-P42G30
Panasonic TX-P42GT30
Samsung UE40D5520
Sony KDL-40CX523
Sony KDL-40NX723

 

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zameerisgreat wrote:
Is it possible for you to atleast tell which models are tested in the 40''- 42" TV Supertest.?

Of course:

LG 42PW450T
LG 42LW650T
Panasonic TX-P42G30
Panasonic TX-P42GT30
Samsung UE40D5520
Sony KDL-40CX523
Sony KDL-40NX723

 

Okay. Thanks. I was expecting Sharp's 40-LE835 in this test. But no matter. Thanks again.

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zameerisgreat wrote:
Okay. Thanks. I was expecting Sharp's 40-LE835 in this test. But no matter. Thanks again.

AFAIK we requested Sharp sets, but none were forthcoming

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RE: October issue

My subscription has ran out, what is the current offer in the mag? I can't wait until tomorrow to find out!!! The bargain hunter in me would like a cable of some sort. Last month was a headphone amp (if I remember right)

 

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RE: October issue

WireWorld Luna 6 interconnect, worth £37, plus 18% off the shop price of the magazine.

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RE: October issue

You can get a sneaky peek at what's in the October issue here, full details online tomorrow morning.

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Not on the shelf in the Tesco I've just been to. Grrrr. 4 copies of the Sept. edition still on display though. Angry

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