Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
Rotel DX-3
Rotel’s flexible DX-3 DAC/headphone amp sports a new look for the brand and delivers a well-rounded sound.
Sony WF-1000XM6
We always expect big things from Sony’s flagship wireless earbuds, and its latest pair doesn’t disappoint.
Rega Mercury/Solis
Rega’s range-topping pre/power has a thrilling music-first approach that’s hard to resist.
Active vs passive speakers: what's the difference? Which is better?
Ever wondered about the difference between active and passive speakers? All us to elaborate on how they work.
KEF Coda W
Stylish looks, lots of ways to connect, and a big, detailed sound mean the case for the KEF Coda W active speakers is a mighty one
FiiO M21
There aren’t many great portable hi-res players below the £500 / $500 mark – but has FiiO’s affordable M21 bucked that trend?
Yamaha C-5000/M-5000
Yamaha’s classy 5000-series pre/power is beautifully made and performs with a rare sense of poise.
Onkyo GX-30ARC
Onkyo’s affordable powered desktop speakers might be small, but their versatility and performance grant them big appeal.
Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2
Can Fyne Audio displace KEF and Bowers & Wilkins at the top of our surround-sound system ranking?
Aurender A1000
The Aurender A1000 is a properly sorted music server/streamer with fine build and a capable performance.
Nothing Headphone (1)
Nothing’s debut over-ear wireless headphones seek to undercut the premium class leaders with a competitive price tag, unique design and audio tuning from KEF.
Huawei FreeClip 2
Huawei’s distinctive open wireless earbuds promise improved sound performance and feature upgrades for the same price – can they succeed?
Fyne Audio F5E
With their balanced presentation and excellent stereo imaging, the compact F5E are a talented pair of standmount speakers.
WiiM Amp Ultra
The Wiim Amp Ultra is a compact, feature-packed unit that’s lovely to use and sounds decent, too.
Speaker stands are far more important than you might think
This humble support can make or break your system's performance
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.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 deliver improved sound and ANC performance, with ample features and an intuitive user experience making them easy to recommend.
ProAc K3
ProAc’s K3 are charming all-rounders that put the spotlight on the music rather than the recording.
FiiO S15
FiiO’s S15 hi-res music streamer is packed full of features, but does it have the performance to match?
Luxman E-07
The Luxman E-07 is a superbly engineered phono stage that’s packed with sensible features and delivers an exceptional sound.
In praise of small speakers: how their inherent design limitations can work to their benefit
Good things can come in small packages, especially when well-engineered
Triangle Borea BR04
Triangle bolsters its Borea range with the BR04 standmounts, but they’ll need to bring their A-game if they’re to compete in a super-tough market.
Updating your turntable system? We compared three step-up phono stages to find out which offers the biggest upgrade
A trio of excellent phono stages on test against each other
