Now in its Second Edition
Allen's intuitive grasp of the subject allows him to explain in
everyday language, rather than try to make arguments look impressive with reams of
unnecessary mathematics or obstruse gobbledegook. However, this book could cause a few
problems for both those "new to electronics", as well as boys from the old
school [as Maxwell Smart would say: "Sorry about that!"].
This is the only book I know of which dares to take audio design into a more metaphysical
plane. Most like-minded thinkers either keep their knowledge secret or are too afraid of
criticism to voice their opinions. There are plenty of cranks about spewing
pseudo-science, but here the information presented here is derived from solid reasoning
and experimentation, albeit with a modest sprinkling of fairy dust [it's called
humour].
I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone interested in either modifying or building
valve equipment. It's a worthwhile addition to any library on the black art of valve
audio.
Andy Grove, Hi-Fi World Supplement Aug. '95 (excerpts) [ ] added by JR
"...a valve polemic calculated to annoy transistor heads...above all it's fun,
informative and eminently digestible"
Ken Kessler, Hi-Fi News and Record Review May '95.
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