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Simon Lucas

Simon was editor of What Hi-Fi? magazine and website and has since written for Wired, Metro, the Guardian and Stuff, among many others. Should he find himself with a spare moment, Simon likes publishing and then quickly deleting tweets about the state of the nation (in general), the state of Aston Villa (in particular) and the state of his partner’s cat.

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Technics SC-CX700 Streaming Speaker System Review

Simon Lucas auditions this clever wireless music system from a famous hi-fi brand…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi Lifestyle Loudspeakers Active Bookshelf / Standmount

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Monitor Audio Studio 89 Loudspeaker Review

Simon Lucas auditions a new mid-price standmounter that packs some impressive new technology…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Bookshelf / Standmount Applause Awards 2024

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Naim Audio Uniti Nova PE Streaming Amplifier Review

Simon Lucas auditions the latest, power-packed version of a popular one-box streaming system…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Sources Streaming

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Arcam ST5 Streamer Review

Simon Lucas samples a smooth-sounding new network music player from this venerable British brand…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi Sources Streaming

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Technics SL-1200GR2 Turntable Review

Simon Lucas takes this new mid-price record player for a spin and reckons it's so much more than just a...

Posted in: Hi-Fi Applause Awards 2024 Turntables

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KEF LSX II LT Wireless Speaker System Review

Simon Lucas experiences this super-capable yet affordable wireless speaker system from a famous name…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Active Bookshelf / Standmount Applause Awards 2024

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Sonus faber Duetto Active Wireless Loudspeakers Review

Simon Lucas auditions this striking-looking wireless active bookshelf loudspeaker system…...

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Active Bookshelf / Standmount

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Meze Audio Empyrean II Headphone Review

Simon Lucas auditions an exceptionally capable pair of high-end planar-magnetic over-ear headphones…...

Posted in: Headphones Applause Awards 2023 Headphones Over / On Ear

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HED Unity Full Fidelity Wi-Fi Headphones Review

Simon Lucas auditions this premium-priced pair of high-end, Wi-Fi-enabled headphones…...

Posted in: Headphones Headphones Over / On Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth / Wireless

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Review

Simon Lucas auditions the latest premium noise-cancellers from this iconic brand…...

Posted in: Headphones Headphones Over / On Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth / Wireless

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Sennheiser’s Accentum Wireless Headphones Review

Simon Lucas reckons this pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones represents great value for money…...

Posted in: Headphones Headphones Over / On Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth / Wireless

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Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Review

Simon Lucas samples an exciting new British budget standmount loudspeaker…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Bookshelf / Standmount Applause Awards 2023