Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
Philips OLED909
Philips’ latest MLA-equipped OLED TV promises high brightness and stellar sound, but can it carve out a niche amongst the tough competition?
Record players are getting better, it just isn't obvious
Record players are getting better all the time, it is just hard to notice.
I’ve just listened to £250,000 worth of turntables and this is what I learned
Differing turntable engineering philosophies can all yield great results.
Philips OLED809 (65OLED809)
Philips latest mid-range OLED TV is a great set designed for regular people as well as cinephiles.
I visited a pioneering British hi-fi company to hear a £500k sound system
Our Technical Editor is wowed by one brand's impressive engineering capabilities.
That Was Then… KEF Reference 104/2 (1984)
These 1980s KEF floorstanders were a hugely ambitious landmark in speaker design.
Hands on: Genelec 8381A review
Not yet ratedWe listen to Genelec's £60k five-way active studio monitors that combine sophistication and savagery.
The ideal home cinema sound system may not be what you think it is
Traditional AV amplifiers and speaker packages sound great but there are more domestically acceptable alternatives.
Vertere Acoustics unveils exquisitely engineered high-end Calon phono stage at High End Munich
Vertere's new high-end Calon takes a 'first principles' approach to phono stage design
Building a hi-fi system? Here's the secret to matching the right components
Our technical editor Ketan Bharadia shares his thoughts on the intricacies of system matching.
Audiovector takes the retro angle with its new high-end Trapeze floorstanders
The Trapeze Reimagined speaker mixes modern engineering with inspiration from the past.
How does a vinyl record make a sound?
More and more people are discovering the joys of vinyl. But how does the information on the LP become sweet music?
Musical Fidelity's LS3/5A and the enduring appeal of BBC-inspired small speakers
We delve into the history of the iconic BBC LS3/5A small speakers and spend time experimenting with amplifier pairings with the Musical Fidelity LS3/5A speakers.
13 of the best British CD players of all time
British Hi-Fi Week We round-up some of the best British CD players to grace the world of hi-fi, including entries from Arcam, Cyrus, Meridian and more.
11 of the best Wharfedale speakers of all time
We celebrate the top speakers, old and new, from the iconic British Hi-Fi brand
9 of the most underrated British hi-fi products we've ever tested
We've highlighted nine excellent British hi-fi products that we think don't get the adoration they deserve.
10 of the best Hans Zimmer movie scores to test your hi-fi system
All are challenging for a hi-fi system in their own way, but we’ve kept using them because the music is just so good.
Whatever happened to the budget stereo amplifier market?
The budget stereo amplifier market has dwindled to a point where it's time to worry.
Naim Nait 50
Not yet ratedA charming, modern amplifier that pays homage to an iconic original
Best of 2023: from top-tier OLEDs to retro revivals, our team picks its favourite products
2023 has been a busy year, but these are the What Hi-Fi? review team's personal highlights.
I've heard over 150 products this year, and these are my 5 hi-fi highlights
What Hi-Fi?'s technical editor picks his favourite hi-fi products of the year...
Compact Disc’s star has faded, but I like it anyway
Even in the age of streaming, the humble Compact Disc still has plenty of appeal.
Panasonic MZ2000 (TX-65MZ2000B)
Panasonic’s all-singing OLED flagship gets a brightness-boosting MLA upgrade.
