The Complete Guide to High-End Audio

By Robert Harley

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592 Pages, 7 x 10

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB

Trade Paper, $49.95 (US $49.95) (CA $64.95)

Publication Date: October 2021

ISBN 9781736254509

Rights: WOR

Acapella Publishing (Oct 2021)

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Overview

In this newly updated and expanded edition, Robert Harley, Editor-in-Chief of The Absolute Sound magazine, tells readers everything they need to know about buying and enjoying high-quality audio equipment; written for beginners and serious music enthusiasts alike

Unlock the full potential of your audio system with this comprehensive guide to high-end audio.

Whether you're a seasoned audiophile or just beginning your journey into high-quality sound, this guide provides expert advice on choosing the right equipment, avoiding common setup mistakes, and optimizing your listening experience. Learn about the latest audio technologies, including streaming audio, computer-based music servers, and high-resolution digital audio.

Discover how to make your speakers sound up to 50% better at no cost, understand listening-room acoustics, and master system setup secrets. Elevate your home entertainment and fully experience the intents of the composer and musicians.

Reviews

"Its impressive breadth and depth make it a valuable guide to audio's gold mine. . . You'll learn valuable things from Harley's book, not just at first reading, but as you come back to it over and over. —Peter Moncrieff, International Audio Review

"This is the best guidebook we've seen on the subject." —Wayne Thompson, The Oregonian

Author Biography

Robert Harley is the editor in chief of The Absolute Sound, the world's most respected magazine on high-performance audio. He has written more than 1,200 product reviews and articles on high-quality music reproduction. His books on home audio have sold more than 300,000 copies in five languages. He lives in Albuquerque, NM.

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