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James Michael Hughes

An avid audiophile for many decades, Jimmy has been writing about hi-fi since 1980 in a host of British magazines, from What Hi-Fi to Hi-Fi Choice. Based in London, England, he’s one of the UK’s most prolific record and CD collectors – no streaming service can yet match his amazing music collection!

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Roksan Attessa CD Transport & Integrated Amp Review

James Michael Hughes auditions an attractive new silver disc spinner and amplifier combination…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Sources CD Player Applause Awards 2024

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Violectric PPA V790 Phono Stage Review

Jimmy Hughes cues up this innovative and flexible high-end phono stage, purpose-built for serious record collectors…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Phono Preamplifiers Applause Awards 2023

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Reloop Turn 7 Turntable Review

James Michael Hughes takes this great value, versatile and easy-to-use turntable package for a spin…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Turntables

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Lehmannaudio Black Cube SE II Sven Väth Phono Stage Review

James Michael Hughes gets into the groove with this quirky but capable DJ-inspired phono stage…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Phono Preamplifiers

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Sumiko Celebration 40 MC Cartridge Review

James Michael Hughes tries out this sweet-sounding, anniversary edition moving coil phono cartridge…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Applause Awards 2023 Turntables Phono Cartridges

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Schiit Audio Saga S Preamp & Aegir Power Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes auditions an impressive pint-sized preamplifier and power amplifier combination….

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Power Amplifiers Preamplifiers Applause Awards 2023

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Dr Feickert Analogue Vero Phono Stage/ Preamplifier Review

James Michael Hughes tries a superb phono stage-equipped preamplifier from this renowned vinyl specialist…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Phono Preamplifiers Preamplifiers Applause Awards 2023

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Cambridge Audio EVO CD Transport Review

James Michael Hughes samples this svelte little CD spinner, designed for the matching EVO one-box system…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Sources CD Player

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Audiolab 9000CDT CD Transport Review

James Michael Hughes auditions this attractive, reasonably priced Compact Disc transport…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Sources CD Player

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Audiolab 7000A Integrated Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes auditions this attractive new affordable integrated amplifier…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Applause Awards 2023

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Roksan Blak CD/Attessa Integrated & Monitor Audio 50 Silver Review

James Michael Hughes tries out an old school CD-based separates system, with rather good results…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Loudspeakers Bookshelf / Standmount Sources CD Player

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Lavardin ISx Reference Review

James Michael Hughes is charmed by this compact, minimalist French integrated amplifier…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Applause Awards 2023