Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
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
Spendor A7.2
Spendor’s revised version of the Award-winning A7 floorstanders has changed more than expected.
Merlin Tarantula
Merlin’s new Tarantula is an unshowy but carefully designed speaker cable that ticks all the boxes.
Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple’s premium AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones promise fresh features and sonic improvements in a classy, luxury-clad design – but is it enough to remain on par with class-leaders?
Unitra WSH-805
Meters, toggles and switchable between Class A/B and Class A operation – this Unitra integrated looks to be an enthusiast’s dream.
Sonos Play
The Sonos Play has a lot of bases covered, offering robust Bluetooth portable performance alongside wireless streaming and a veritable avalanche of features.
Quad 3
Quad’s retro-inspired stereo amplifier is packed with modern features like HDMI ARC and Bluetooth, but is its sound quality as appealing as its aesthetic?
Wilson Benesch launches the ‘entry-level’ £82,000/$130,000 Greenwich turntable
The most affordable way into Wilson Benesch's GMT record player line-up
Rotel DX-5
Rotel’s DX-5 is a modestly powered, premium compact integrated amplifier of huge ability.
A tale of three speakers: mini monitor legends from Acoustic Energy, BBC and KEF
Three generational talents compared and contrasted
Yamaha YH-4000
Yamaha’s YH-4000 open-back headphones are comfortable, well-made and set impressive sonic standards for the price.
