Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
There aren’t many great portable hi-res players below the £500 / $500 mark – but has FiiO’s affordable M21 bucked that trend?
Yamaha’s classy 5000-series pre/power is beautifully made and performs with a rare sense of poise.
Onkyo’s affordable powered desktop speakers might be small, but their versatility and performance grant them big appeal.
Can Fyne Audio displace KEF and Bowers & Wilkins at the top of our surround-sound system ranking?
The Aurender A1000 is a properly sorted music server/streamer with fine build and a capable performance.
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’s distinctive open wireless earbuds promise improved sound performance and feature upgrades for the same price – can they succeed?
With their balanced presentation and excellent stereo imaging, the compact F5E are a talented pair of standmount speakers.
The Wiim Amp Ultra is a compact, feature-packed unit that’s lovely to use and sounds decent, too.
This humble support can make or break your system's performance
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’s AirPods Pro 3 deliver improved sound and ANC performance, with ample features and an intuitive user experience making them easy to recommend.
ProAc’s K3 are charming all-rounders that put the spotlight on the music rather than the recording.
FiiO’s S15 hi-res music streamer is packed full of features, but does it have the performance to match?
The Luxman E-07 is a superbly engineered phono stage that’s packed with sensible features and delivers an exceptional sound.
Good things can come in small packages, especially when well-engineered
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.
A trio of excellent phono stages on test against each other
Arendal’s 1528 Bookshelf 8 is a refreshing alternative to the established class leaders.
Audiolab’s D7 is a compact and well-equipped DAC that delivers a balanced and insightful performance
Bose’s best ANC headphones yet address some of the features missing from the original Ultra while further improving performance.
Conventional wisdom suggests that the hi-fi separates route gives the best sound, but it looks like things might be changing
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?
