Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design by Gideon Schwartz

Gideon Schwartz Published at Phaidon a masterful history of the hi-fi sober Hi-fi. Over the 272 pages And 300 photographs and advertisements of the best turntables, amplifiers, pregnant in the world, we discover a history of hi-fi deeply linked to the evolution of manufacturing techniques, design, graphics, science and art at the same time, From the 1950s until today.

"I wrote this book as a tribute to these transcendent machines, to their astonishing industrial conception, to the beauty of the sound and to the inspiration of their brilliant designers." Gideon Schwartz was a lawyer until he lets his passion for hi-fi taking a major place in his life. He has shared since the infinite extent of his knowledge in AudioArt, the New York Reference Boutique centered on the Hi-Fi equipment which he founded.

In the era of digital platforms, Vinyl record sales And Concert attendance reach their highest level. For the general public as for the informed public, Analog technologies are those capable of providing extraordinary audio experiences. “Hi-fi” is intended for all these music lovers.