Hi-Fi takes a look at the world of high-end audio design

When you start going into the upper echelons of home audio equipment, one thing is immediately evident and that's just how beautiful and unique the designs are in the high-end home audio. Some of it is straight forward and functional while others could easily be considered pieces of art. Hi-Fi is a new book from Phaidon that showcases many of these noteworthy pieces that is sure to be a great read for audiophiles and design fans alike.  

"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."

Available this October. 

$79, phaidon.com