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John Pickford

A professional recording engineer since 1985, John strives for the ultimate in sound quality both in the studio and at home. With a passion for vintage equipment, as well as cutting edge technology, he has written for various British hi-fi and pro-audio magazines over the years.

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Pro-Ject CD Box E CD Player Review

John Pickford is surprised by the quality of this extremely inexpensive little Compact Disc player…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Sources CD Player

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Russ Andrews Evolution-300 Powerkord Review

John Pickford plugs in to this high quality, mid-price mains cable…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Accessories Cables Power Supply/Conditioning

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Topping EHA5 Headphone Amp Review

John Pickford plugs into this super value electrostatic headphone amplifier…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Headphones Applause Awards 2023 Headphones Headphone Amps

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MS HD Power MS-E02SK V2 Mains Block Review

John Pickford is shocked by the difference that this power distribution strip makes to his system…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Home Theatre Accessories Power Supply/Conditioning Applause Awards 2023

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Topping PA7 Plus Review

John Pickford auditions a small but extremely feisty stereo power amplifier…

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

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Q Acoustics 5040 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Review

John Pickford auditions a talented new affordable floorstanding speaker…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Floor Standing Applause Awards 2023

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Manley Labs Stingray II Integrated Amplifier Review

John Pickford tries a premium-priced US-made tube integrated amplifier with attitude to spare.

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

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Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Floor Standing Loudspeaker Review

John Pickford auditions the largest floorstander in the British speaker specialist's new mid-price range…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Floor Standing Applause Awards 2023

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Audio Research I/50 Integrated Amplifier Review

John Pickford auditions a surprisingly affordable high-end integrated valve amplifier…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers

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Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Review

John Pickford auditions a surprisingly capable mid-price integrated with both vinyl and network playback capability…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Sources Streaming Applause Awards 2022

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Hana SL Mono Moving Coil Cartridge Review

John Pickford takes this quirky but capable mono moving coil cartridge for a spin…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Applause Awards 2022 Turntables Phono Cartridges

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Simaudio MOON Voice 22 Loudspeakers Review

John Pickford is beguiled by this classy mid-price standmount speaker…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Bookshelf / Standmount Applause Awards 2022