Simon Wilce


  • Review: McIntosh C2800 Preamplifier

    Simon Wilce takes McIntosh’s new McIntosh C2800 Preamplifier for a spin, and shares his impressions.

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  • HiFi and Music Sourceโ€™s Best Products of 2024, Part 2

    HF&MS’s “Best Products of 2024” continues with the best in cabling, amplifiers, and more, including Outstanding Product of the Year!

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  • HiFi and Music Source’s Best Products of 2024, Part 1

    Itโ€™s Awards Season! HF&MS celebrates the yearโ€™s finest in HiFi, from groundbreaking speakers to game-changing amplifiers and DACs.

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  • Review: Wiim Amp

    Asked by a friend for a budget turntable setup, Simon Wilce suggested the WiiM Amp for its streaming prowess and flexibility, confirming it as a top-value choice after testing.

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  • Review: Cyrus Stream-XR Streaming DAC

    Cyrus Audioโ€™s Stream-XR streamer impresses with its clean, engaging sound and smart BluOS integrationโ€”especially when paired with Neil Young Archives, offering detailed playback that rivals higher-end gear in a fiercely competitive market.

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  • T+A DAC 200 Review

    T+Aโ€™s DAC 200 takes the spotlight in HIFI AND MUSIC SOURCEโ€™s summer review, praised for its exquisite build, versatile input suite, and superb sonic clarityโ€”easily outperforming streamers and anchoring high-end systems with grace and precision.

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  • Bluesound Node X

    Celebrating a decade of hi-res streaming, Bluesoundโ€™s Node X updates the iconic Node with a THX headphone amp, ESS Sabre DAC, and HDMI eARCโ€”earning high praise for its stellar BluOS interface and sub-ยฃ1000 performance.

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