Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
Revitalised Arcam crashes What Hi-Fi?’s 2023 stereo amplifier awards
The recently revealed best amplifiers of 2023 recognise Arcam, Marantz, Naim and Rega...
5 simple demo steps to reach hi-fi system nirvana
Fresh out of the Awards 2023 judging here are easy-to-follow guidelines for making better hi-fi decisions
Q Acoustics, PMC and Bowers & Wilkins star in What Hi-Fi?’s 2023 speaker awards
Join us as we reveal the best standmount and floorstanding speakers of 2023.
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL50F601
The 50-inch version of Amazon’s own QLED TV stands head and shoulders above the budget TV norm.
LG C3 (OLED48C3)
It might be strikingly similar to the TV it replaces, but that doesn’t mean the C3 isn’t the best 48-inch TV you can buy.
What is a headphone amplifier and why should you buy one?
A dedicated headphone amplifier has the potential of transforming your listening experience.
Your hi-fi system's sound is being ruined and you don't even know it
Equipment supports aren't headline news, but they are essential if your system is to perform at its best.
An ode to big speakers: why size matters (and science agrees)
Our technical editor muses why big speakers make such a big difference to sound, and the science backs it up.
That Was Then... Musical Fidelity A1 (1985)
Musical Fidelity’s A1 amplifier is considered a mid-’80s classic and rightly so.
We speak to the designer behind the new Musical Fidelity A1 amplifier
Audio designer Simon Quarry tells us about the resurrected A1 amplifier and all things Musical Fidelity.
Class A, Class A/B and Class D amplification: what does it mean for amplifiers?
Have you ever read an amplifier review and encountered the terms Class A, Class A/B or Class D? We explain all.
When review samples behave badly: what happens when things go wrong?
The vast majority of review samples work fine, but what happens when they don't?
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (QL65F601)
Lots of features for a pretty low price – and a surprisingly good performance, too.
Sony A95K (XR-55A95K)
Sony's first QD-OLED TV might not be a generational leap, but it is an absolutely brilliant TV.
Sony A90K (XR-48A90K)
Two years in the making, Sony’s second 48-inch OLED TV was worth the wait.
The Mission 770 story takes in the BBC, Spendor and the drive to do better
We compare a pair of Mission 770 from 1980 with the current Award-winner to chart the progress of speaker design.
Bowers & Wilkins' flagship 800 Diamond speakers get the Signature treatment
Bowers & Wilkins' highly rated 801 D4 and 805 D4 speakers get the Signature treatment with two new finishes and plenty of technology tweaks under the hood.
3 key qualities that make a good reference hi-fi system
Our technical editor discusses the qualities we look for in our reference systems...
What is DSD audio? How the format works, where to download files, and more
What exactly is DSD? How is it different from other music file fomats and how can you listen to it? We explain all...
How to choose the right speakers and get the best sound
It's easy enough to part with some cash for a pair of stereo speakers, but are they the right speakers for you?
Active vs passive speakers: what's the difference? Which is better?
Ever wondered about the difference between active and passive speakers? All us to elaborate on how they work.
I wish it wasn’t true, but the small things matter when you're building a hi-fi system
The small things make a big difference when it comes to the performance of your hi-fi system.
