Articles by Ketan Bharadia, Technical Editor

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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.

Articles by: Ketan Bharadia

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

11 of the best British record players of all time

By Joe Cox published 21 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week We pay tribute to some of our favourite British turntables, featuring Linn, Rega, Michell and Wilson Benesch.

Why the 1970s were the perfect time to start a hi-fi company

Why the 1970s were the perfect time to start a British hi-fi company

By Ketan Bharadia published 20 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week Rega, Naim and Linn turn 50 this year, and it got us thinking: why did the 70s spawn so many exceptional hi-fi brands?

What is SCL6? All the facts on the future of wireless audio

By Ketan Bharadia published 10 February 23

MQA's SCL6 promises improved quality file transmission over Bluetooth. We can't wait.

That Was Then... Rotel RA820BX (1984)

By Ketan Bharadia published 20 January 23

How does Rotel's budget 1980s integrated amplifier fare against today's equivalent?

Panasonic TX-65LZ2000B review

By Tom Parsons published 3 January 23

A stunning picture performance meets big sound in this most cinematic of OLED TVs.

I've heard over 100 hi-fi products this year, but these five truly stand out

By Ketan Bharadia published 27 December 22

Hundreds of products have passed through our test rooms this year, and our technical editor has seen and heard every one. Here are his favourites...

Mark Levinson's director of engineering talks reference systems, favourite albums and high-end hi-fi electronics

By Ketan Bharadia published 22 December 22

Danial Shimiaei tells us about his audio journey and what makes the Mark Levinson brand special.

JBL's Principal Engineer talks compression drivers, speaker design and the L100 Classic

By Ketan Bharadia published 20 December 22

We talk to JBL's Principal Engineer about music, compression drivers and what makes the company's speakers special.

Pro-Ject Debut Pro vs Rega Planar 3: which mid-price turntable is better?

By What Hi-Fi?, Ketan Bharadia published 13 December 22

Two hugely talented decks battle it out

What is a headphone amplifier and why should you buy one?

By Ketan Bharadia published 6 December 22

A dedicated headphone amplifier has the potential of transforming your listening experience.

What Hi-Fi? recognises Karl-Heinz Fink as today's most influential speaker engineer

By Ketan Bharadia published 10 November 22

Karl-Heinz Fink is arguably the most influential speaker engineer working in the industry today.

PMC's flagship Fact Fenestria win What Hi-Fi?'s Temptation Award 2022

By Ketan Bharadia published 10 November 22

PMC's range-topping Fenestrias deliver exceptional sound to walk away with our Temptation Award for 2022...

Modern-retro Mission 770 gatecrash the What Hi-Fi? Awards speaker category

By Ketan Bharadia published 17 October 22

What Hi-Fi? reveals the best standmount and floorstanding speakers of 2022...

Rega and Pro-Ject are the big turntable winners in the 2022 What Hi-Fi? Awards

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 13 October 22

What Hi-Fi? picks the best value turntables on the market for 2022

LG C2 (OLED77C2) review

By Tom Parsons published 12 October 22

UPDATED If it’s a genuinely massive TV that you’re after, the 77-inch C2 is the perfect combination of size, performance and price.

LG C2 (OLED42C2) review

By Tom Parsons published 12 October 22

UPDATED LG has shrunk its awesome C2 OLED to a new, smaller size, and the result is a real crowd-pleaser of a TV.

Best cartridges 2023: budget and premium options for your turntable

By Joe Svetlik published 12 October 22

best buys You can improve your turntable without buying a brand new model – upgrading the cartridge can have remarkable results.

LG Z2 (OLED77Z2) review

By Tom Parsons published 23 August 22

The LG Z2 is the only 8K OLED TV you can buy – but is it a TV you actually should buy?

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

By Ketan Bharadia published 17 August 22

Buying a second-hand amplifier could land you a bargain, but you'll have to take care to avoid pitfalls.

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

By Ketan Bharadia published 25 July 22

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

Sky Glass review

By Tom Parsons last updated 17 October 22

Is Sky Glass the ultimate Sky experience or a step too far? And how much does it really cost?

How to get the best sound from your CD player

By Ketan Bharadia published 21 June 22

Advice Despite the rise of streaming services, the original digital format still has lots to give. Here's a handy guide to getting the most from your CD player...

Sony A90K (XR-48A90K) review

By Tom Parsons last updated 23 December 22

Two years in the making, Sony’s new 48-inch OLED TV was worth the wait

Inside Timberworx, the speaker-building company you’ve never heard of

By Ketan Bharadia last updated 28 June 22

UK-based Timberworx makes speaker cabinets for some of the biggest brands in the market.

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?

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