The Complete Guide To High-End Audio - Fifth Edition - by Robert Harley

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MY TAKE: Everyone in the hobby knows the name, Robert Harley. Surely one of the most respected reviewers, and editor of the The Absolute Sound, Mr. Harley has gained a reputation for his knowledge and insights on all things audio. So, who better to write a comprehensive book on the subject? Now in its Fifth Edition, the book is a treasure-trove of information and should be on every Audiophile's reading list. To get one into the hands of all our customers, we offer the book at our cost. Enjoy! - Galen Carol
 

An updated edition of what many consider the “bible of high-end audio”

In this newly revised and updated fifth edition, Robert Harley, editor in chief of the Absolute Sound magazine, tells you everything you need to know about buying and enjoying high-quality hi-fi. With this book, discover how to get the best sound for your money, how to identify the weak links in your system and upgrade where it will do the most good, how to set up and tweak your system for maximum performance, and how to become a more perceptive and appreciative listener. Just a few of the secrets you will learn cover high-end sound on a budget, how to do it cheap and still do it right; five system set-up mistakes and how to avoid them; how to make your speakers sound up to 50% better, at no cost; how to choose and set up a computer-based music system; how to find the one speaker in 50 worth owning; and why all 100-watt amplifiers don't sound the same. Since the first edition's publication in 1994, The Complete Guide to High-End Audio has been considered the essential reference on high-quality music reproduction, with more than 150,000 copies sold in five languages.