
Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas is a freelance technology journalist and consultant, with particular emphasis on the audio/video aspects of home entertainment. Before embracing the carefree life of the freelancer, he was editor of What Hi-Fi? magazine and website – since then, he's written for titles such as Wired, Metro, the Guardian and Stuff, among many others. Should he find himself with a spare moment, Simon likes nothing more than 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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I tested Cambridge's all-new 5-star speakers – the L/R S were worth the waitCambridge's new desktop speakers are super
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Meze Audio Poet review: Planar magnetic masterpieceOpen-back planar magnetic headphones with little to compare
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Want a fancy new wireless speaker? The 3 best models, no hi-fi separates needed – as picked by an A/V expert"Another class entirely": These 3 wireless speakers are simply stupendous
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Sennheiser HDB 630 review: Actual audiophile quality – without the wiresHas Sennheiser worked out a way to combine audiophile performance with wireless convenience?
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Meze Audio 99 Classics (2nd Gen) review: These wired headphones are simply wondrousWant some fancy yet affordable wired headphones? These are the real deal
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Want a fancy new CD Player? The best 3 new models, picked by an A/V expertIt's not just vinyl, CDs are making a comeback too – and there are some great modern players to get the best from your music collection
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Want a vinyl player for Christmas? The 3 best Bluetooth record players for all budgetsPitching three of the best BT turntables head-to-head in this festive face-off
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LG QNED85 / QNED86 reviewLG's Mini-LED looks superb, but could sound a whole lot better...
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Want a fancy new streaming amplifier to up your audio quality game? Here are the 3 best for all budgetsImprove your audio game for the better with one of these streaming amps
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FiiO FT1 reviewHas FiiO made a rare slip-up with these wired headphones?
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Fluance Ri71 reviewPowered bookshelf speakers you can also use instead of a soundbar
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Kanto UKI review: 5-star small speakers to jazz up your desktopLooking for small yet powerful desktop speakers? Kanto has the answer
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I tested 3 Bluetooth turntables – is Sony, Pro-Ject or Cambridge the best?Pitching three of the best BT record players head-to-head
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TCL P7K review: Big screen, big valueBig screen for not-big money? TCL is onto a winner
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Sennheiser HD 550 review: Admirable yet analyticalSennheiser's latest refresh features admirable audio chops
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Stax SRS-X1000 review: Unconventional design, ultimate clarityStax's 'earspeaker system' isn't like 'normal' headphones...
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Audio Pro C10 MkII review: Audio clout without the costThe WiiM upgraded C10 MkII is brilliant considering how affordable it is
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Focal Bathys MG review: Exquisite sound at an elevated priceThe 'Magnesium Driver' in the latest Bathys headphones delivers stellar sound
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Ruark MR1 Mk3 review: 5-star power from these sublime small speakersLooking for fancy little bookshelf speakers without the bother of a separate amp?Ruark's got a very sound and very affordable solution
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Want to buy fancy bookshelf speakers? These are the best 3 for all budgetsWe've tested 3 of the best bookshelf speakers – here's which rules and how much a pair will cost you
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Want a soundbar with spatial audio? These are the 3 best options right nowSound is just as important as picture – and these soundbar picks will upgrade your TV into a true home cinema
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KEF XIO review: Single-box soundbars don't sound better than thisKEF's first-ever soundbar is a sonic force to be reckoned with
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Meze Audio Liric (2nd Generation) review: Big and cleverThe second-gen Liric wired headphones are pricey but the audio is sheer perfection
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The 3 best digital audio players worth buying for a high-res audio experienceThese Hi-Res Audio DAPs deliver where it matters, at varying budgets
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