Post by Neil on Nov 28, 2019 22:47:00 GMT 12
I ended up with two copies of this fantastic book.
I have one still sealed in its plastic wrap.
$80 to anyone that wants it, I'm in Auckland. (They're AUD$130)
A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans
At a time when sales of vinyl records have hit a 25-year high, and analog technologies are providing the kind of extraordinary audio experiences that our increasingly digital world has started to remove, Hi-Fi is essential reading. This unique book explores just how, when, and why the world fell in love with the look, feel, and sound of top-of-the-line audio equipment. Hi-Fi traces this fascinating evolution from the 1950s to today (and tomorrow), taking readers right up to the current renaissance of all things analog and the emergence of cutting-edge designs for die-hard audiophiles.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Format: Hardback
Size: 270 x 205 mm (10 5/8 x 8 1/8 in)
Pages: 272 pp
Illustrations: 300 illustrations
ISBN: 9780714878089
au.phaidon.com/store/design/hi-fi-9780714878089/
"A showcase of the beautiful designs that set the bar for audio performance... A great read for audiophiles and design fans alike."—Acquire
"Like all other books that bear the Phaidon name, Hi-Fi goes in-depth into the subject matter over the almost 300 page hardcover tome... If you love old school audio as much as we do, it's a must read."—Cool Material
"This unique book explores the current renaissance of all things analog and the emergence of cutting-edge designs for die-hard audiophiles."—Werd
"Hi-Fi may give you a better idea of just why your friend insists that you appreciate the warmth of sound from his record player at every dinner party or why some people are willing to buy speakers from KEF that cost as much as a house."—New York Magazine Strategist
I have one still sealed in its plastic wrap.
$80 to anyone that wants it, I'm in Auckland. (They're AUD$130)
A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans
At a time when sales of vinyl records have hit a 25-year high, and analog technologies are providing the kind of extraordinary audio experiences that our increasingly digital world has started to remove, Hi-Fi is essential reading. This unique book explores just how, when, and why the world fell in love with the look, feel, and sound of top-of-the-line audio equipment. Hi-Fi traces this fascinating evolution from the 1950s to today (and tomorrow), taking readers right up to the current renaissance of all things analog and the emergence of cutting-edge designs for die-hard audiophiles.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Format: Hardback
Size: 270 x 205 mm (10 5/8 x 8 1/8 in)
Pages: 272 pp
Illustrations: 300 illustrations
ISBN: 9780714878089
au.phaidon.com/store/design/hi-fi-9780714878089/
"A showcase of the beautiful designs that set the bar for audio performance... A great read for audiophiles and design fans alike."—Acquire
"Like all other books that bear the Phaidon name, Hi-Fi goes in-depth into the subject matter over the almost 300 page hardcover tome... If you love old school audio as much as we do, it's a must read."—Cool Material
"This unique book explores the current renaissance of all things analog and the emergence of cutting-edge designs for die-hard audiophiles."—Werd
"Hi-Fi may give you a better idea of just why your friend insists that you appreciate the warmth of sound from his record player at every dinner party or why some people are willing to buy speakers from KEF that cost as much as a house."—New York Magazine Strategist
