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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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Audia Flight FLS9 Integrated Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes thinks this stylish Italian integrated amplifier presents a near-perfect face to the world…

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

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ATC SCM11 Standmount Loudspeaker Review

It's a case of less is more with this compact standmounter from an iconic UK pro audio specialist, says James Michael Hughes…

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

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Pro-Ject X8 Turntable and DS3 B Phono Box Review

James Michael Hughes is most impressed by this balanced turntable/ phono stage combination…

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

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Technics SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier Review

Is this flagship integrated amplifier one of the most advanced, innovative, and best sounding we've seen for decades? James Michael Hughes decides…

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

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Topping Audio E50/ PA5 Review

James Michael Hughes auditions this cute, compact and highly affordable DAC/preamp and power amp combination…

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

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HiFi Rose RS250 Network Streamer Review

James Michael Hughes thinks this flower in the hi-fi garden is blooming good…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Sources Streaming Applause Awards 2022

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PrimaLuna EVO 100 DAC Review

It's a DAC, Jim, and exactly as we used to know it – says James Michael Hughes…

Posted in: Hi-Fi DACs Applause Awards 2022

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connected-fidelity RF Blockers Review

Noise annoys James Michael Hughes, so he enjoyed this affordable way of improving his system's sound…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Accessories Isolation

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Holbo Mk II Airbearing Turntable Review

James Michael Hughes gets in a spin over this exotic new Eastern European air-bearing turntable system…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Applause Awards 2022 Turntables

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Copland CSA70 Integrated Amplifier Review

James Michael Hughes says this affordable audiophile amplifier is a great Danish design…

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

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Origin Live Discovery 1 Phono Stage Review

James Michael Hughes gets into the groove with this fine mid-price phono stage…

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

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Monitor Audio Silver 100 Loudspeaker Review

James Michael Hughes auditions a new standmount speaker from the seventh generation of this company's mid-price speaker line…

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