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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.

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The ugly truth behind hi-fi's growing infatuation with nostalgia

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 25 May 22

Why are an increasing number of manufacturers obsessed with past glories?

Sony A95K (XR-55A95K) review

By Tom Parsons last updated 4 July 23

Sony's first QD-OLED TV might not be a generational leap, but it is an absolutely brilliant TV.

Revitalised Epos resurrects legendary ES14 speakers with a modern twist

By Ketan Bharadia published 18 May 22

Epos looks back to go forward with the introduction of the ES14N standmounters.

How to digitise your vinyl collection - rip your records to hi-res

By Ketan Bharadia published 24 April 22

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

Rega Planar 3: best turntables of the 21st century

The very best record players of the 21st century

By Ketan Bharadia published 23 April 22

We look back on the turntables that have made the biggest impact in our test rooms since the turn of the century...

The 16 best turntables of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime

By Simon Lucas, Ketan Bharadia published 21 April 22

The best 16 turntables What Hi-Fi? has reviewed in its lifetime...

How to clean vinyl records at home (and keep them clean in the first place)

By Ketan Bharadia published 20 April 22

A few pops and crackles may be part of vinyl's character, but it isn't long before they can annoy too.

How to get the best sound from your turntable

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 19 April 23

The vinyl format offers sonic treats aplenty, but they're only fully enjoyed if your turntable is set up correctly.

SME reveals flagship Model 60 record player – and it's immaculately engineered

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 28 March 22

SME's new £50,000 flagship turntable is an immaculately engineered high-end proposition.

Rob Watts: The man (and mastermind) behind Chord's multi-award-winning DACs

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 22 March 22

Chord's digital design consultant talks music, measurements and the benefit of using FPGA-based DACs

High Frame Rate (HFR TV): What is it? Why does it matter? And how do you get it?

By Ketan Bharadia published 13 January 22

High Frame Rate movies are already available, but is this the format of the future or a flash in the pan?

The more boxes the better: why the path to sonic heaven is lined with components, clutter and cables

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 4 January 22

Neat, compact hi-fi is all very well, but it doesn't tend to be the way to ultimate sonic heaven.

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....

Sony A80J (XR-55A80J) review

By Tom Parsons last updated 23 November 22

UPDATED With most of the A90J’s greatness at a much more accessible price, the Sony A80J is one of the best TVs to buy.

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

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 22 June 23

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 last updated 14 December 22

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

Sony A90J (XR-55A90J) review

By Tom Parsons published 8 May 21

Sony’s flagship 2021 OLED is simply one of the best TVs we’ve tested.

Active vs passive speakers: what's the difference? Which is better?

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 22 June 23

Ever wondered about the difference between active and passive speakers? All us to elaborate on how they work.

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

13 of the best British CD players of all time

By Andy Madden last updated 23 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week We round-up some of the best British CD players to ever grace the hi-fi world, including entries from Arcam, Cyrus, Meridian and more.

10 of the best Wharfedale speakers of all time

By Ketan Bharadia published 23 March 21

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 choose the right speakers and get the best sound

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 22 June 23

It's easy enough to part with some cash for a pair of stereo speakers, but are they the right speakers for you?

How to change the cartridge on your turntable

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 20 April 23

Ever thought about fitting a new cartridge to your record player to upgrade the sound? We explain exactly how to do it.

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