The Perfect Sound: Book Recommendation

[ConorW]

I stumbled upon this book just before Christmas in an independent bookshop while in Chicago.

The Perfect Sound by Garrett Hongo, published late 2022 , is a brilliant read and weaves the story of his life with his passion for music and Hifi . https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/boo ... ett-hongo/

Hongo is a poet and Prof. of Literature in Oregon. He has contributed to various Audiophile articles over the years. His writing is wonderful, descriptive and infused with interesting insights.
His research and detail in chapters on tube manufacture, tube design history, evolution of mono, stereo recordings, his listening systems etc is fantastic. Really tells a story, not just facts.

It’s a 500+ page book on Hifi that reads like a novel.
Can’t recommend it highly enough.

I have a print copy of anyone would like to borrow it. Rathfarnham, Dublin.

Conor

[hudo]

Nice, and its on UK Amazon, good price, just ordered one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perfect-Sound- ... 8&qid=&sr=

[ConorW]

That was quick!
Just to be clear it is not a book reviewing Hifi equipment - more of a memoir .

[hudo]

Already arrived, in 1 day, Amazon is sometimes really impressive (but support local bookstores!) :)

My guess its similar like 99% True from PS Audio Paul McGowan? Its interesting book I quite liked, and if somebody wants to borrow please PM me...