Home Audio: Choosing, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Audio System

Recent technology has transformed the simple hi-fi stereo of the 1970s and 80s into the home entertainment system of the 1990s. With the advent of high fidelity television systems, HDTV and digital audio, millions of people are purchasing sophisticated electronics systems without any prior knowledge of their capabilities, cost or best arrangements. This book aims to provide anyone interested in buying and installing a home entertainment audio system with a useful guide to choosing equipment, correctly installing and maintaining equipment and performing basic troubleshooting. The book assumes no prior background in electronics and covers all of the latest technologies including HDTVs, stereo VCR, CD players, MiniDiscs and DCC tapes. It aims to give all the information needed to buy the best available system within the reader's budget and needs.