Written By: James Michael Hughes

Reviews

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

Reviews

Pro-Ject Vinyl NRS Box S3 Review

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

Posted in: Hi-Fi Turntables

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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