Articles by: Ketan Bharadia

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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.

Articles by: Ketan Bharadia

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021: Rega and Cambridge Audio reinforce their supremacy in stereo amp category

By Ketan Bharadia published 22 October 21

The British brands each win two Best Buys in the What Hi-Fi? Awards stereo amp category and are joined by Marantz and Naim.

Bowers & Wilkins 600 S2 series shines brightly in the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 speaker category

By Ketan Bharadia published 13 October 21

We name the best-value speakers you can currently buy as part of the 2021 What Hi-Fi? Awards....

What is DSD audio? How it works, where to download files, and more

What is DSD audio? How the format works, where to download files, and more

By Ketan Bharadia published 7 September 21

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 set up your AV receiver and get the best sound

By Ketan Bharadia published 7 July 21

Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

That Was Then... NAD 3020

By Ketan Bharadia published 23 April 21

Costing just £71 when it launched in 1979, the NAD 3020 became one of the most important stereo amplifiers of all time

10 of the best Wharfedale speakers of all time

By Ketan Bharadia published 23 March 21

British Hi-Fi Week Wharfedale has made some great speakers over the years. Here are some of the highlights...

How to get the best from your Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 and 607 S2 speakers

By Ketan Bharadia published 2 March 21

Have you got a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 or 606 S2 standmounters? Here's how to get the best performance from them...

How to change the cartridge on your turntable

By Ketan Bharadia published 2 March 21

Ever thought about fitting a new cartridge to your record player? We explain how.

That Was Then... Sonus Faber Extrema

By Ketan Bharadia published 11 February 21

Travel back in time to 1991, the birth date of Sonus Faber's distinctive high-end standmounters, the Extrema...

How to digitise your vinyl collection

By Ketan Bharadia published 1 February 21

The only thing your record collection lacks is portability, but there is a way to take those LPs with you wherever you go...

7 things that make your hi-fi system sound bad (and how to improve them)

By Ketan Bharadia published 28 January 21

Even the best systems need care in set-up and placement to shine. Here are some overlooked factors that can make all the difference to system performance...

That Was Then... Marantz CD-7

By Ketan Bharadia published 11 January 21

We revisit Marantz’s last dedicated flagship CD player from 1999, the glorious CD-7.

8 of the best classical music tracks for testing speakers

By Ketan Bharadia published 5 January 21

From Debussy to Dvorak, these are the telling classical music tracks we use to test hi-fi systems...

How to set up a turntable

By Ketan Bharadia published 23 December 20

Setting up a turntable can be a tricky business, so here are some simple tips on how to get the best out of your deck.

10 best Christmas gift ideas for when money is no object

By Ketan Bharadia published 4 December 20

Gift Guides Let us guide you through some of the best hi-fi and home cinema products money can buy, just in case you're feeling super generous this Christmas...

How does a vinyl record make a sound?

By Ketan Bharadia published 22 October 20

More and more people are discovering the joys of vinyl. But how does the information on the disc become sweet music?

Six of the best turntables win What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020

By Ketan Bharadia published 9 October 20

There's a record player for every budget here and they all perform superbly for their price.

11 sensational stereo speakers win at this year's What Hi-Fi? Awards

By Ketan Bharadia published 6 October 20

What Hi-Fi? names its favourite speakers on the market, from budget standmounters to premium floorstanders.

B&W 606 vs 607 speakers: which should you buy?

By Ketan Bharadia published 24 July 20

We compare and contrast B&W's 606 speakers with their little brothers, the 607s, to find out which is the better buy.

Dirac Live: what is it? How do you use it?

By Ketan Bharadia published 2 July 20

Everything you need to know about Dirac's sophisticated room equalisation software and how to use it.

That Was Then... Eclipse TD-A502

By Ketan Bharadia published 11 June 20

Eclipse's first hi-fi amplifier offers stunning styling, fabulous build and class-leading sound.

Nagra: the military, movies, spying – and serious hi-fi

By Ketan Bharadia published 30 May 20

Updated Nagra has a formidable high-end hi-fi reputation built on premium recording equipment for the broadcast and film industries.

7 examples of high-end audio engineering to savour

By Ketan Bharadia published 27 May 20

Hi-fi with clever engineering solutions that leave us applauding in admiration.

How to buy second-hand and vintage hi-fi speakers

By Ketan Bharadia published 7 May 20

Buying second-hand hi-fi speakers can be a brilliant way to bag a bargain – so long as you avoid some potential pitfalls.

That Was Then... Classé CDP-202 review

By Ketan Bharadia published 23 April 20

This high-end CD player from 2006 still looks the part today