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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Technics SL-G700M2 review: old meets new to delightful effect
Technics second-gen G700 is a music streamer with CD player for those who like the best of the old with the best of the new
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Austrian Audio The Composer review: wired, wondrous sound
These hard-wired headphones are expensive, but given the right high-end source material the sound is wondrous
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Sony WH-1000XM5 review: the perfect headphones?
Want the best active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones money can buy? Sony's WH-1000XM5 do a superb job
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Hisense U7K review: Mini LED masterclass – without the massive price
This Mini LED from Hisense punches well above its asking price, making it a great option to consider
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FiiO FT5 review: planar magnetic perfection
FiiO's first planar magnetic headphones deliver an enthusiastic listen that's steps beyond its asking price
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iFi xDSD Gryphon review: an award-winning DAC
As a combination of functionality and performance, it’s hard to lay a glove on the iFi xDSD Gryphon
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Helm Audio Bolt review: mini size, mega audio upgrade
This small headphone DAC will take your phone or laptop audio from acceptable to awesome
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Campfire Audio Andromeda Emerald Sea review: eccentric yet exciting sound
These quirky in-ears are high-end and come with the most fanciful packaging you ever did see
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Sonos Port review: the only solution?
Goodbye Sonos Connect, hello Sonos Port. But is the streamer the best quality or should you consider a non-Sonos solution?
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Audio Pro C20 review: big, boisterous sound
This single-box speaker solution delivers big, clever sound for a well-judged asking price
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JBL L42ms review: wireless speaker delivers retro charm and super sound
With 70s-tastic looks, JBL's considering single-box speaker delivers sound that strikes the right chord for today's market
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Astell & Kern UW100 MKII review: insightful sound, cumbersome design
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Bluesound Node review: a cost-effective music-streaming system with clout
Want to add streaming smarts to an existing system? The third-gen Bluesound Node is here to save your day
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Samsung HW-Q600C review: big and bassy sound from this bar-and-sub combo
The Q600C's sub-and-'bar combination delivers superb audio, but it's not the best when delivering height for Dolby Atmos
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Sony KD-X85L review: beautifully judged and competitively priced
Sony's LED-backlit X85L TV shows the established technology can deliver in abundance and at a fair price point
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Samsung QN800B review: 65-inches of 8K Neo QLED TV goodness
Samsung's Ultra-Ultra-HD TV, the 8K resolution QN800B, has a lot of features to rave about – but is it worth the cash?
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Samsung QN85B review: this Neo QLED TV is great for gamers
Brightness? Check. Slim design? Check. Next-gen gaming features? Check. So what's not to like about the Samsung QN85B? T3's review reveals all
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Samsung BU8500 4K TV review: Superb for this price
Samsung's BU8500 mid-range 'Crystal UHD' TV punches way above its price point
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KEF LSX II LT review: audio clout without the massive cost
The 'LT' represents KEF's 'lite' pared-back version of the LSX II system - and very capable it is indeed for most listeners
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Sony X95L review: Mini LED masterpiece
Sony's top-of-the-range Mini LED set shows considerable control to deliver sublime pictures
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JBL Authentics 500 review: big, bold sound to match big, bold looks
Big, bold sound to match its big, bold looks: the JBL Authentics is a 70s-styled speaker with low-frequency attitude
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iFi Uno review: discount DAC delivers well beyond asking price
A pocketable and portable DAC that doesn't cost a fortune and, at this price, is hard to beat
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Creative SoundBlaster X5 review: great for gamers
The SoundBlaster X5 is a headphone amp, DAC and gaming sound card rolled into one
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Hed Unity review: remarkable sound with surprising usability
The Hed Unity's world-first delivery of lossless 24bit/96kHz without wires makes for truly remarkable sound
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