Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
Hi-fi system upgrades: when is the right time to stop?
It is natural to want to improve the sound of your system, but how do you know when it’s the right time to stop?
Soundcore Space 2
The Space 2 wireless headphones offer lots of features at an attractive price, but they’re held back by limited sonic talent.
Sony 1000X The Collexion
Sony has gone one step further up the premium ladder with its celebratory 1000X The Collexion wireless over-ears.
Naim NAC 552 / NAP 500 DR
Not Naim’s range-topper, but this high-end combination is still one of the finest amplifiers money can buy
Cambridge Audio L/R S
Cambridge’s first active speakers feature 50W per channel, Bluetooth, USB-C and a stylish, compact design at an attractive price – are they on to a winner?
JBL Xtreme 5
JBL’s Bluetooth speaker gains a light show, but it's the sound quality that really shines through
JBL Go 5
JBL promises another small but mighty marvel with the pocket-sized Go 5 thanks to more features and even better sound.
“They fully deserve their legendary status” – listening to Wilson Audio’s The WATT/Puppy speakers, a resurrection with a modern twist
After a hiatus of more than a decade, the impressive WATT/Puppy makes a return
Sharp RP-TT100
Sharp is back making turntables after a significant hiatus, but has it remembered how to get your records sounding their best?
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S
Pairing agile bass with enveloping surround sound, Sony’s soundbar package is a winner.
Martin Logan Motion Foundation F1
Impressive-looking towers that deliver a surprisingly sophisticated performance.
Acoustic Energy AE309 Mk2
Acoustic Energy’s awesome floorstanders are serious contenders in their class.
Optoma UHZ78LV
Dazzlingly bright projector with an excellent Dolby Vision implementation – could this Optoma be the perfect all-conditions projector?
JBL Summit Ama
JBL’s Summit Ama is a hugely capable standmounter that’s a truly entertaining listen.
Is sound quality really the most important thing in hi-fi? Our recent testing has me wondering
Of course performance matters, but so do other elements of a product
Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML
A sensibly-priced moving magnet cartridge that will work well in a wide range of turntables.
Mixx Analog+
Mixx extends an olive branch in the vinyl vs CD format war by integrating them both in one affordable, never-before-seen design. Does it work?
Sony PS-LX5BT
The Sony PS-LX5BT is an attractive proposition, boasting Bluetooth streaming, a built-in phono stage and automatic operation – all for a very reasonable outlay.
Sony PS-LX3BT
As an entry point into the world of vinyl, the PS-LX3BT is an excellent pick. Automatic operation, Bluetooth, built-in phono stage and great sound at this price? Sold.
A hi-fi classic: meet Rega's first-ever record player, the Planet
The Planet established the engineering DNA that has made Rega so successful
Forgotten gems: 8 unsung turntables that deserve to be celebrated
They may be lost in the mists of time, but these record players deserve recognition
Audio-Technica AT-LPA2
Audio-Technica’s classy-looking AT-LPA2 turntable aims high and mostly succeeds.
Sonos Premium Sound System (2026 Audi A3) review
Something's missing from Sonos' punchy-sounding car stereo
