Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
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...
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.
What Hi-Fi? star ratings explained: the logic behind every review score
We explain the abiding star rating system that has been behind every What Hi-Fi? review for over 40 years.
LG C3 (OLED42C3)
The C3 is much like the C2 it replaces, but at this size that’s good enough to make it best in class.
Samsung S95C (QE65S95C)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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?
We explain the differences between moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
14 of the best classical tracks for testing speakers
Put your speakers through their paces with some of the finest classical compositions of all time.
