Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
Arendal 1528 Bookshelf 8
Arendal’s 1528 Bookshelf 8 is a refreshing alternative to the established class leaders.
Audiolab D7
Audiolab’s D7 is a compact and well-equipped DAC that delivers a balanced and insightful performance
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser’s latest flagship noise-cancellers go the extra mile to improve on-the-go sound. Have Sony’s Award-winning WH-1000XM6 finally met their match?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Bose’s best ANC headphones yet address some of the features missing from the original Ultra while further improving performance.
Is separates hi-fi still the right approach for the best sound?
Conventional wisdom suggests that the hi-fi separates route gives the best sound, but it looks like things might be changing
Amazon Echo Dot Max
Amazon has promised a new generation of Echo speakers that are smarter, faster and superior to their predecessors – but has sound quality been left behind?
Clearaudio Compass
Clearaudio is aiming to bring its high-end performance pedigree to the more competitively priced Compass turntable.
Rega's Roy Gandy wins What Hi-Fi?'s Outstanding Contribution Award for 2025
Rega's founder is recognised for his decades of contribution to the world of Hi-Fi.
Gryphon Audio's mighty Diablo 333 stereo amplifier wins What Hi-Fi?'s Temptation Award 2025
The Diablo 333 is a worthy winner with 333 watts of power, superb build quality and sound quality to die for.
Innovation of the Year Award 2025: KEF’s VECO technology transforms bass performance
A creation that could revolutionise low-frequency reproduction
Rotel Michi Q5
Rotel’s brutish-looking Michi Q5 CD player delivers a pleasing blend of insight and control.
Arcam and Cyrus crash the stereo amplifier category at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025
It is almost all change for this year's best stereo amplifiers list, with winners from Rotel, Arcam and Cyrus
Audio-Technica ATH-R30x
Decent budget open-back headphones are few and far between, which makes the recent arrival of Audio-Technica’s entry-level model all the more welcome.
Musical Fidelity B1xi
Boasting a wide range of connections and a punchy and cinematic sound, the B1xi is an attractive choice at this mid-price level.
Pure Classic Aura
Pure’s classic kitchen-top Bluetooth speaker serves up a fun twist, but how well does it take care of the serious business?
Michell Apollo
Michell’s Apollo phono stage delivers an enchanting performance full of insight, dynamic finesse and refinement.
An influx of excellence from Acoustic Energy, Dali and PMC has shaken up the standmount speaker market
We've seen a massive turnover triggered by a swathe of new products
Lindemann Limetree Phono II
Lindemann’s Limetree Phono II is an unassuming but hugely capable MM/MC phono stage.
Yamaha True X Surround 90A
Yamaha has launched its most premium Dolby Atmos soundbar system to date – how does it fare in our testing room?
Michell Audio launches the Revolv and Gyro turntables, replacing a legend in the process
It's Michell's biggest product launch in decades
Digital equipment with a range of tweaking options may seem like a good idea, but I'm not convinced
Choice is not always a good thing
Arcam A5+
Arcam’s refreshed twist on its Award-winning A5 amplifier brings updated internals and an enhanced performance.
Sony Bravia 8 (K65XR80)
Updated The Bravia 8 is the only new OLED TV from Sony this year, but can it fill the shoes of its Award-winning predecessor?
