Unlock the secret to great stereo sound.Imagine building or improving your home stereo system in a way that makes your music come alive—like the performers are right in front of you—even on a budget. It’s easier than you think.Between the Audiophile’s Guide and its companion SACD (sold separately), PS Audio CEO and 45-year audio industry veteran Paul McGowan walks beginners and veterans alike through his easy-to-follow step-by-step secrets for creating amazing 3D sound from two speakers.Whether you’re new to high-end audio or a lifelong veteran, there’s something for everyone in this book and reference audio disc. Inside you'll find a rich history of 2-channel audio from its humble beginnings to its modern-day incarnation. For those readers new to high-end audio, the Guide covers what it means to be an Audiophile, how to listen, how to think about budgeting for a new system, and understanding the listening room as both friend and foe before wrapping up with a primer on choosing both electronics and speakers. More advanced audiophiles can skip ahead to the setup section where we learn the secret of getting the bass right, finding our perfect seating position, and then it is on to learning the art of wrangling three-dimensional audio from your 2-channel speakers. Following the basic setup process, the Guide delves deeper into the finer aspects of system tuning: making the speakers disappear, adjusting depth and soundstage, room tuning techniques, setting up a subwoofer, the importance of cables and AC power. The Guide is an essential component in any high-end audio system.Regardless of your system’s configuration—analog or digital, Paul shows you how to make magic happen in your listening room. The Audiophile’s Guide: The Stereo, along with its companion Reference Audio disc is the ultimate how-to instructional method for turning two-channel home music systems into magical reproduction chains. A must-have for any audiophile or lover of great sound. This instructional guide works for any level of 2-channel audio system, from the most humble to the most aspirational. The companion Reference Audio SACD (playable on all CD or DVD players) is available at https://www.psaudio.com/products/audiophile-reference-music/
✔ Author(s): Paul McGowan
✔ Title: Audiophile's Guide: The Stereo (The Audiophile's Guide)
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (426 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B08STSRW49
✔ ISBN-13: 978B08STSRW46
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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