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Simon Lucas

Simon was editor of What Hi-Fi? magazine and website and has since written for Wired, Metro, the Guardian and Stuff, among many others. Should he find himself with a spare moment, Simon likes publishing and then quickly deleting tweets about the state of the nation (in general), the state of Aston Villa (in particular) and the state of his partner’s cat.

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WiiM Amp Pro Amplifier Review

Simon Lucas auditions this impressive new compact, network-attached integrated amp…...

Posted in: Amplifiers | Integrated Amplifier | Hi-Fi

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Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 Loudspeaker Review

Simon Lucas auditions a typically stylish floorstander brimming with Italian flair…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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Cambridge Audio EXA100 amplifier review

Simon Lucas is charmed by this great-sounding new mid-price integrated amplifier...

Posted in: Amplifiers | Integrated Amplifier | Applause Awards | 2024 | Hi-Fi

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Technics SC-CX700 Streaming Speaker System Review

Simon Lucas auditions this clever wireless music system from a famous hi-fi brand…...

Posted in: Loudspeakers | Active | Bookshelf / Standmount | Hi-Fi | Lifestyle

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DALI IO-8 Headphone Review

Simon Lucas auditions this impressive pair of wireless noise-cancelling cans from a popular Danish speaker...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Headphones | Over / On Ear | Noise Canceling | Bluetooth / Wireless | Headphones

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Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G Loudspeaker Review

Simon Lucas reckons that the latest generation of this popular British standmount speaker has much to...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Loudspeakers | Bookshelf / Standmount | Hi-Fi

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DALI Rubikore 2 Loudspeaker Review

Simon Lucas is beguiled by this highly capable new compact standmounter…

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Loudspeakers | Bookshelf / Standmount | Hi-Fi

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Audiovector QR-1 SE Loudspeaker Review

Simon Lucas auditions a seriously special Scandinavian standmount speaker…

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Loudspeakers | Bookshelf / Standmount | Hi-Fi | StereoLUX!

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Blok Stax 2G Equipment Rack Review

Simon Lucas tries out a new system support from this handsome new range of modular hi-fi furniture…...

Posted in: Accessories | Racks and Stands | Hi-Fi

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Monitor Audio Studio 89 Loudspeaker Review

Simon Lucas auditions a new mid-price standmounter that packs some impressive new technology…...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Loudspeakers | Bookshelf / Standmount | Hi-Fi | StereoLUX!

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Astell & Kern A&ultima; SP3000T DAP Review

Simon Lucas samples one of the most expensive portable digital audio players that money can buy…...

Posted in: Sources | Digital Audio Players | Hi-Fi | Headphones | StereoLUX!

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Naim Audio Uniti Nova PE Streaming Amplifier Review

Simon Lucas auditions the latest, power-packed version of a popular one-box streaming system…...

Posted in: Amplifiers | Integrated Amplifier | Sources | Streamers | Hi-Fi

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Austrian Audio The Composer Headphones Review

Simon Lucas is beguiled by this new premium-priced pair of wired hi-fi headphones…...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Headphones | Over / On Ear | Headphones

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FiiO M23 DAP Review

Simon Lucas reckons this digital audio player is the most direct route to portable audio...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Sources | Digital Audio Players | Hi-Fi | Headphones

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Q Acoustics M40 HD Wireless Speaker System Review

Simon Lucas gets into the groove with this seriously capable, compact powered speaker package…...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Loudspeakers | Active | Floorstanding | Hi-Fi

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Cambridge Audio CXN100 Streamer Review

Simon Lucas auditions an impressive new affordable network music player…

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Sources | Streamers | Hi-Fi

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Arcam ST5 Streamer Review

Simon Lucas samples a smooth-sounding new network music player from this venerable British brand…...

Posted in: Sources | Streamers | Hi-Fi

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Technics SL-1200GR2 Turntable Review

Simon Lucas takes this new mid-price record player for a spin and reckons it's so much more than just a...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Turntables | Hi-Fi

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FiiO FT5 Headphone Review

Simon Lucas auditions this sophisticated new pair of over-ear, planar magnetic headphones…...

Posted in: Headphones | Over / On Ear | Headphones

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KEF LSX II LT Wireless Speaker System Review

Simon Lucas experiences this super-capable yet affordable wireless speaker system from a famous...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2024 | Loudspeakers | Active | Bookshelf / Standmount | Sources | Streamers | Hi-Fi | Lifestyle

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Sonus faber Duetto Wireless Speaker System Review

Simon Lucas auditions this striking-looking wireless active bookshelf loudspeaker system…...

Posted in: Loudspeakers | Active | Bookshelf / Standmount | Smart / Bluetooth | Sources | Streamers | Hi-Fi | Lifestyle

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Sonus faber Duetto Active Wireless Loudspeakers Review

Simon Lucas auditions this striking-looking wireless active bookshelf loudspeaker system…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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Monitor Audio Platinum 100 3G Loudspeaker Review

Simon Lucas auditions a premium-priced, compact standmount speaker from an illustrious British...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2023 | Loudspeakers | Bookshelf / Standmount | Hi-Fi

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Meze Audio Empyrean II Headphone Review

Simon Lucas auditions an exceptionally capable pair of high-end planar-magnetic over-ear...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2023 | Headphones | Over / On Ear | Headphones

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Review

Simon Lucas auditions the latest premium noise-cancellers from this iconic brand…...

Posted in: Headphones | Over / On Ear | Noise Canceling | Bluetooth / Wireless | Headphones