Ketan Bharadia
Ketan Bharadia is the Technical Editor of What Hi-Fi? He's been been reviewing hi-fi, TV and home cinema equipment for over two decades, and over that time has covered thousands of products. Ketan works across the What Hi-Fi? brand including the website and magazine. His background is based in electronic and mechanical engineering.
Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
Samsung S95C (QE65S95C)
By Tom Parsons published
Samsung’s top-of-the-range QD-OLED TV is one of the most technically capable TVs there’s ever been.
The most important component in your hi-fi system isn’t what you think it is
By Ketan Bharadia published
What is the most important component in your hi-fi system? Our technical editor takes a sideways look at system hierarchy...
I had a first listen to the resurrected Musical Fidelity A1 integrated amplifier
By Ketan Bharadia published
Musical Fidelity's resurrected A1 Class A integrated amplifier makes a strong impression in its High End Munich 2023 debut.
Nagra brings high-end Swiss engineering to its €18k 'entry-level' Classic DAC sequel
By Ketan Bharadia published
The high-end Swiss company's 'entry-level' digital-to-analogue converter gets a mid-life revamp
How to choose the best music streamer for you
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
There's now a huge choice of music streamers on the market across the price spectrum, so we're here to help you decide which one is right for your hi-fi system...
7 crucial mistakes to avoid when setting up your hi-fi system
By Ketan Bharadia published
Even the best hi-fi systems need care in set-up to shine. Here are some overlooked factors that can make all the difference to system performance...
LG C3 (OLED65C3)
By Tom Parsons published
The new C3 is very much like the excellent C2 it replaces – but is that enough?
Grado's open-back wireless headphones make no sense, but here's why I like them anyway
By Ketan Bharadia published
Grado's open-back wireless GW100x aren't for every occasion, but given the right context they shine.
Moving magnet vs moving coil cartridges: which is right for you?
By Ketan Bharadia published
We explain the differences between moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
14 of the best classical tracks for testing speakers
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Put your speakers through their paces with some of the finest classical compositions of all time.
I review hi-fi for a living - here's why less can be more when it comes to DACs
By Ketan Bharadia published
What Hi-Fi?'s Technical Editor muses on some of the interesting products he has seen this month
Sony A80L (XR-55A80L)
By Tom Parsons published
It hasn't got MLA tech and it’s not a QD-OLED, but the A80L is incontrovertible proof that there’s plenty of life in the OLED dog yet.
LG G3 (OLED65G3)
By Tom Parsons published
A couple of caveats aside, the first MLA-equipped OLED is a shining star
11 of the best British record players of all time
By Joe Cox published
British Hi-Fi Week We pay tribute to some of our favourite British turntables, featuring Linn, Rega, Michell and Wilson Benesch.
Why the 1970s were the perfect time to start a British hi-fi company
By Ketan Bharadia published
British Hi-Fi Week Rega, Naim and Linn turn 50 this year, and it got us thinking: why did the 70s spawn so many exceptional hi-fi brands?
What is SCL6? All the facts on the future of wireless audio
By Ketan Bharadia published
MQA's SCL6 promises improved quality file transmission over Bluetooth. We can't wait.
That Was Then... Rotel RA820BX (1984)
By Ketan Bharadia published
How does Rotel's budget 1980s integrated amplifier fare against today's equivalent?
Panasonic TX-65LZ2000B
By Tom Parsons published
A stunning picture performance meets big sound in this most cinematic of OLED TVs.
I've heard over 100 hi-fi products this year, but these five truly stand out
By Ketan Bharadia published
Hundreds of products have passed through our test rooms this year, and our technical editor has seen and heard every one. Here are his favourites...
Mark Levinson's director of engineering talks reference systems, favourite albums and high-end hi-fi electronics
By Ketan Bharadia published
Danial Shimiaei tells us about his audio journey and what makes the Mark Levinson brand special.
JBL's Principal Engineer talks compression drivers, speaker design and the L100 Classic
By Ketan Bharadia published
We talk to JBL's Principal Engineer about music, compression drivers and what makes the company's speakers special.
Pro-Ject Debut Pro vs Rega Planar 3: which mid-price turntable is better?
By What Hi-Fi?, Ketan Bharadia published
Two hugely talented decks battle it out
Samsung QN90B (QE43QN90B)
By Tom Parsons published
Can Samsung’s top 43-inch QLED stand its ground against the new wave of 42-inch OLEDs?
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