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High fidlity or hifi or hifi reproduction is a term used by home stereo listeners and home audio enthusiasts audiophiles to refer to highquality reproduction of sound to distinguish it from the poorer quality sound produced by inexpensive audio equipment, or the inferior quality of sound reproduction characteristic of recordings made until the late 1940s. The term can refer simply to the price, to the build quality of the components, or to the subjective or objective quality of sound reproduction. High resolution audio, also known as high definition audio or hd audio, is a marketing term used by some recordedmusic retailers and high fidelity sound reproduction equipment vendors. Always stay tuned to new arrivals of your favorite audio brands. Used high end audio and video components goodwins high end stands behind all the equipment it sells. Gayle martin sanders cofounded with ronald logan sutherland martinlogan, one of highend audios most iconic companies. When the standard gear will no longer do, try these 11 new pieces of audio equipment that will alter your appreciation of music.

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In those 45 years, its earned a stellar reputation for its customer service. A beyondcool look at the world of highend audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans. We are continually acquiring like new, openbox and lightly used highquality audio equipment. Transcendent sound produces vacuum tube audio amplifier kits that utilize otl output transformerless technology. Gryphon audio designs is a manufacturer of high end audio equipment located in denmark. Of course, one can spend virtually limitless amounts on audio gear, but as mr. Like all other books that bear the phaidon name, hifi goes indepth into the. High end audio is a class of consumer home audio equipment marketed to audiophiles on the basis of high price or quality, and esoteric or novel sound reproduction technologies. Audio bluebooks extensive database of high end audio products offers instant access to everything you need to know to set the right price. Highend audio is a class of consumer home audio equipment marketed to audiophiles on the basis of high price or quality, and esoteric or novel sound reproduction technologies. In terms of purchasing power of the day, pretty much all audio equipment sold during the 1960s would qualify as high end.

Year of release, retail price, private party value, tradein value and our own agon average, which uses audiogons proprietary market data to determine the. An avowed disciple of j gordon holts view that hifi means just that, high fidelity, as opposed to audio for the sake of high end equipment he takes exception. They ship and have a generous and fair return policy. I believe the term high end audio was only coined during the 1970s. With this book, discover how to get the best sound for your money, how to identify the weak links in your system and upgrade where it will do the most good, how to. For even more audiophile and specialty audiovideo news check out this resource page. An article published in the june 4, 2007 issue starting on page 64, talks about high end turntables and goodwins high end is prominently featured throughout. Year of release, retail price, private party value, tradein value and our own agon average, which uses audiogons proprietary market data to determine the recommended real market value. The absolute sound illustrated history of highend audio. This is where the vacuum tubes directly drive the loudspeaker with no intervening transformer. Every type of highend audio equipment is illustrated, including turntables. Martin logan audio equipment models on audiogon, the highend audio community. Audioadvisor will sell the gear they use for photos in their catalog as demo gear at a fair discount.