Audio and Hi-Fi Handbook

Although some of the topics in this book are a little outdated (such as the chapter on tape machines), there is an excellent write-up on loudspeakers and a very in depth chapter on how CD's work and how they are manufactured. For the small price I paid for the book (I bought it second hand, though it's like new), it hasgiven me hours of pleasure (there are an awful lot of pages to get through, believe me!