Written By: James Michael Hughes
James Michael Hughes takes this beautiful high-end turntable, arm and cartridge combination for a spin…
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James Michael Hughes is seduced by this chic Parisienne pre/power combination…
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James Michael Hughes is thunderstruck by this premium-priced integrated tube amplifier…
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James Michael Hughes thinks this stylish Italian integrated amplifier presents a near-perfect face to the world…
Posted in: Amplifiers Integrated Amplifier Applause Awards 2022 Hi-Fi
It's a case of less is more with this compact standmounter from an iconic UK pro audio specialist, says James Michael Hughes…
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James Michael Hughes is most impressed by this balanced turntable/ phono stage combination…
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Is this flagship integrated amplifier one of the most advanced, innovative, and best sounding we've seen for decades? James Michael Hughes decides…
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James Michael Hughes auditions this cute, compact and highly affordable DAC/preamp and power amp combination…
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James Michael Hughes thinks this flower in the hi-fi garden is blooming good…
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It's a DAC, Jim, and exactly as we used to know it – says James Michael Hughes…
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James Michael Hughes says this affordable audiophile amplifier is a great Danish design…
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James Michael Hughes ends his thirty-year quest for a dream loudspeaker with this distinctive design…
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