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The history of highend audio design, by gideon schwartz, phaidon. What you need to know before building a hifi system. The ultimate guide to buying and selling used av gear. Our supply is unique but features many models of speakers, amplifiers, sources, turntables and. Top of the range hifi apparatus is now termed highend equipment and the name is a good indication of the prices charged for it. I tried not to be bitter about the price for which i sold the set, as i. Blink high end awaken your senses high end stereo equipment. The history of highend audio design the absolute sound. I am very content listening to the awesome systems both within our home and at shows. Hifi explores the world of highend audio design cool material. A mainstay of the audiophile world since the late 90s, audiogon is the largest, most respected high end audio community in the industry. Apr 01, 2007 the book doesntwont promote any particular brands. Retailer of audio, video and home theater components.
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