Audio and Hi-Fi Handbook

Written by a team of experts and specialist contributors, this comprehensive guide has proved to be an invaluable resource for professional designers and service engineers. Each chapter is written by a leading author, including Don Aldous, Nick Beer, John Borwick, Dave Berriman, John Linsley Hood, Geoff Lewis and John Watkinson, which provides as wide a perspective as possible on high-quality sound reproduction as well as a wealth of expertise.

The third edition includes new chapters on servicing, Nicam stereo and digital satellite radio. For the first time in paperback, this revised edition features a completely new chapter on the most recent digital developments, CD-R/RW, HDCD, Internet audio, MP3 players and DAM-CD.

Ian Sinclair has written over 140 books on aspects of electronics and computing and has been a regular contributor to the electronics and computing press.

A comprehensive - and comprehensible - guide to audio electronicsEnables enthusiasts to understand and modify their Hi-fi equipmentElectronics and design principles make this book a handy reference tool for anyone involved in audio design, manufacture, installation and use

Sound waves and acoustics Studio acoustics Microphones Sound synthesis Introduction to digital principles Compact disc technology Other digital systems (DAT, NICAM, DCC, MD) DVD audio standards MP3: music on the internet Nicam and satellite radio Analogue tape recording Noise reduction systems The LP record Disc reproduction Tuners and radio receivers Preamps and inputs voltage amplifiers/controls Valve amplifiers Loudspeakers Loudspeaker enclosures Headphones Public address In-car audio Servicing Interconnections