Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bose’s latest Ultra buds are the complete wireless package
The BBC’s 50-year-old LS3/5A mini monitor shows the uneven progress of modern speaker design
The BBC-designed LS3/5A is approaching pensionable age, but can still teach newer speakers a thing or two
ATC SCM20ASL
ATC’s active SCM20ASL monitors bring the sound of the studio to the home.
Best high-end record players: ultimate premium turntables tested by experts
Best Buys Want the ultimate audiophile sound quality from your vinyl records and have an infinite budget? These high-end turntables are worth considering.
Ortofon MC X30
Ortofon’s MC X30 is a superbly balanced moving coil that ticks all the boxes at its price.
Rega Brio Mk7 vs Arcam A5: which of these stereo amps makes the sweetest music?
A new challenger from Rega goes up against our current favourite integrated amplifier
Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII
Cambridge Audio moves its legendary CXA81 on by a country mile with this MKII model – but has it come far enough to claim the top spot?
Q Acoustics 5010
Q Acoustics has found great sonic success with its 5040 and 5050 floorstanders. Can it manage the same results with its 5010 standmounts?
How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.
JBL MA7100HP
JBL is taking the fight to Denon with its mid-range MA series of AVRs – but can this step-down model hold its ground?
Have soundbars forgotten their true purpose?
Premium soundbars with separate subwoofers and surrounds are all the rage, but has too much been lost in the pursuit of better performance?
Projector screens: everything you need to know
A projector screen is essential if you want the best image from your projector. Here's a guide on how to choose the right one.
Ruark Audio R610
Ruark’s streaming amplifier is lovely to look at and use, with extensive features and a smooth, captivating performance in a compact form.
Ruark Audio Sabre-R
Ruark’s Sabre-R are small speakers that deliver an enjoyably fluid, agile and musical performance, with a particular talent for voices and midrange.
SME Model 8
The Model 8 delivers a good dose of SME’s famed sonic DNA in a neat, well-built package.
PMC Prophecy 7
PMC’s Prophecy 7 deliver class-leading clarity and a seamless presentation from a room-friendly three-way design.
Lindemann Limetree Bridge II
Add a quality digital-to-analogue converter to Lindemann’s Limetree Bridge II network bridge for a top-class sound.
Is innovation in cartridge design dead? I don’t think so
Positive proof that cartridges continue to improve despite appearances to the contrary
Audio-Technica AT-LP8X
Audio-Technica’s AT-LP8X is a simple-to-use, but capable turntable for those who want fuss-free vinyl replay.
Sony ULT Field 3
Sony’s portable Bluetooth speaker boasts a bass-boosting button, but it doesn’t blow our socks off
WiiM Amp Pro
WiiM continues to impress with its versatile, compact and budget streaming amplifier, while improvements to the sound make the WiiM Amp Pro a more engaging and convincing listen than the base model.
Majority Little Shelford
Majority aims to bring simplicity and satisfying sound with its super-affordable Little Shelford portable DAB radio.
