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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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Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 Turntable Review

James Michael Hughes takes this interesting new ‘plug and play’ turntable for a spin…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Applause Awards 2023 Turntables

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Leben CS600X Integrated Valve Amp Review

James Michael Hughes warms to this exclusive high-end Japanese tube amplifier…

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

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Pro-Ject Vinyl NRS Box S3 Review

James Michael Hughes tunes into this highly affordable vinyl noise reduction module…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Turntables

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Music First Audio Transformer Isolation Box Review

This little box of audiophile tricks beguiles James Michael Hughes…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Accessories Isolation

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Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Network Player Review

James Michael Hughes samples this neat and affordable network streamer and DAC…

Posted in: Hi-Fi DACs Sources Digital Audio Players Streaming Applause Awards 2022

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Topping Audio A30 Pro Headphone Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes auditions this very affordable, high-performance headphone amplifier…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Headphones Applause Awards 2022 Headphones Headphone Amps

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Pro-Ject MaiA S3 Integrated Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes says that less is more with this diminutive, affordable integrated amplifier…

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

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Lehmannaudio Linear II Headphone Amp Review

James Michael Hughes is most impressed with this compact, affordable headphone amplifier and line-level preamp combination…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Headphones Applause Awards 2022 Headphones Headphone Amps

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Synthesis Roma 96DC+ Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes is charmed by this svelte-looking, affordable Italian integrated tube amplifier…

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

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Vertere Acoustics MG-1 MkII Turntable Review

James Michael Hughes takes this beautiful high-end turntable, arm and cartridge combination for a spin…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Applause Awards 2022 Turntables

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Elipson P1F Preamp & A2700 Power Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes is seduced by this chic Parisienne pre/power combination…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Power Amplifiers Preamplifiers Applause Awards 2022

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Jadis I-70 Tube Integrated Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes is thunderstruck by this premium-priced integrated tube amplifier…

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