--- product_id: 134829901 title: "Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design" price: "93258CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/134829901-hi-fi-the-history-of-high-end-audio-design store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design **Price:** 93258CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design - **How much does it cost?** 93258CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/134829901-hi-fi-the-history-of-high-end-audio-design) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans 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. Review: loaded with information and lots of pictures. - The book had a lot of info from 1880's to 1920's, but skipped the high fidelity of the 1930's and 1940's and jumped right to the 1950's. Then they had lots of information from the 60's, 70's, 80's... I wish they had discussed each decade more, who were the players, manufacturers, sellers, which items from which decade are still desirable to day and worth purchasing. Over all it is a great book and I am glad I purchased it. I would highly recommend it. Review: Fun Coffee Table book for the Music / AV Room - I purchased one for myself and was so pleased with it, I have now given two as gifts. Brings back wonderful memories from the 60's and 70's, reminding me of where all my money went! : ) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #47,568 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Acoustic Engineering #8 in Physics of Acoustics & Sound (Books) #24 in Industrial & Product Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 259 Reviews | ## Images ![Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+iSDCzNXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ loaded with information and lots of pictures. *by K***R on January 9, 2025* The book had a lot of info from 1880's to 1920's, but skipped the high fidelity of the 1930's and 1940's and jumped right to the 1950's. Then they had lots of information from the 60's, 70's, 80's... I wish they had discussed each decade more, who were the players, manufacturers, sellers, which items from which decade are still desirable to day and worth purchasing. Over all it is a great book and I am glad I purchased it. I would highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Coffee Table book for the Music / AV Room *by A***R on May 22, 2026* I purchased one for myself and was so pleased with it, I have now given two as gifts. Brings back wonderful memories from the 60's and 70's, reminding me of where all my money went! : ) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the service of music *by A***I on April 13, 2020* I believe Gideon Schwartz’s ‘HiFi’ is an essential read for those of us who have quested after beautifully reproduced music in our homes for years (and in my case, decades). He chronicles the development of high fidelity from the 50’s to the present day in this meticulously written and illustrated book. It illustrates the arc of music’s reproduction from Thomas Edison’s most beloved invention, the phonograph, to visionaries of engineering genius that gave rise to companies such as Quad, Garrard, Marantz, Conrad-Johnson and Audio Note, to name a few. It is an immensely informative read that has made me reflect on my own pursuit of high fidelity over the years, making the book all the more personally enjoyable. I believe that anyone smitten with high-fi in the service of a true emotional connection to music owes it to themselves to read this book! ## Frequently Bought Together - Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design - Revolution: The History of Turntable Design - The Complete Guide to High-End Audio --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/134829901-hi-fi-the-history-of-high-end-audio-design](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/134829901-hi-fi-the-history-of-high-end-audio-design) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*