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? – since then, he's written for titles such as GQ, Metro, The Guardian and Stuff, among many others.
Latest articles by Simon Lucas

Lehmannaudio unveils modular headphone amp
By Simon Lucas published
'Drachenfels' is a famous hill in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. And now it's a headphone amplifier too.

Unison Research reveals Unico 90 integrated amp
By Simon Lucas published
This new stereo amplifier is near-perfect. According to Unison Research, at least...

Cambridge unveils CXUHD 4K UHD Blu-ray player
By Simon Lucas published
The CXUHD has a plethora of features and a price to match.

Klipsch and Capitol Records partner for new speaker range
By Simon Lucas published
Two venerable American brands, both around since the 1940s, join forces for co-branded Heritage special editions.

Ghost in the Shell (2017) – Blu-ray review
By Simon Lucas published
Scarlett Johansson leads the way in this visually stunning update of the celebrated Ghost in the Shell anime

The What Hi-Fi? month in film - August 2017
By Simon Lucas published
From an 80s comedy starring the Monty Python gang to Charlize Theron's Atomic Blonde, here's what the What Hi-Fi? team has been watching…

Premium Sound by Bowers & Wilkins (Volvo S90) review
By Simon Lucas published
We've managed to escape the confines of our test rooms to get behind the wheel of Volvo's S90 saloon (and its B&W-designed audio system)...

American Gods – Blu-ray review
By Simon Lucas published
A recently released ex-convict, Shadow Moon, is hired by the mysterious Mr. Wednesday and thrust into a world of Old Gods and New Gods - a world on the brink of war.

Google plans merger between Play Music and YouTube Red
By Simon Lucas published
The company wants to bring the two platforms together, which could mean greater functionality for users in the UK and more music on YouTube in general.

Sky and Devialet unite for Sky Soundbox soundbar
By Simon Lucas published
Could a combination of Sky's profile and Devialet's tech prowess deliver "the Ultra HD of home audio"?

Klipsch reintroduces Forte III as part of its Heritage series
By Simon Lucas published
The Forte III was first launched in 1985 but has been out of production since 1996. Until now...

Optoma unveils ultra-compact Android LED projector
By Simon Lucas published
Integrated wi-fi and smart Android interface mean the little ML330 is big on convenience.

UPDATED: Rotel launches 'affordable high-end' 15 Series electronics
By Simon Lucas published
The range comprises two new stereo amps, a CD player and a multichannel home cinema amp, and promises significantly better sound quality and nice new features.

Moon launches 600i v2 integrated amplifier
By Simon Lucas published
The new design features a volume control with no fewer than 530 steps, for (we reckon) finer control than anyone could really need

Arcam unveils new Muso speaker
By Simon Lucas published
New compact design is available with matching wall-brackets or floor-stands.

JBL 4312SE 70th anniversary speaker is finally ready
By Simon Lucas published
There's been a little delay but the none-more-retro limited-edition standmounter is now good to go

Goldring launches new E-series cartridges
By Simon Lucas published
Three cartridges, one impressive proprietary technology...

Honor's H9 smartphone features audio tuned by a Grammy-winner
By Simon Lucas published
Honor's latest phone boasts some clever audio smarts and can be yours, from today, for £380...

Black Sabbath collection includes high-res audio on crucifix USB
By Simon Lucas published
'The Ten Years War' collection is a box-set of eight records, two rare singles and MQA high-definition digital files.

Freeview Explore update: curated content and viewing suggestions
By Simon Lucas published
Freeview Play's latest update highlights the latest shows from broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Demand 5.

That Was Then... Apple iPod Hi-Fi review
By Simon Lucas published
We go back to May 2006 and Apple's inauspicious attempt to muscle in on a vibrant new market sector...

Marantz reveals new PM8006 stereo amplifier
By Simon Lucas published
Due at the end of the year, the PM8006 will cost £1000

New Astell & Kern hi-res player has big price and daft name
By Simon Lucas published
How would YOU pronounce the name of this new Astell & Kern player? Answers on a postcard...
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