Audio Education


I am new to the audiophile world. Does anybody have any good references or sources to read up on the physics of- Amps, preamps, ohms, resistance, etc.  Technology surrounding audio equipment.
Something like audio-phonics for dummies. 
Thanks 
jimmyj11

Showing 1 response by pragmasi

Sometimes the difficult thing with learning is finding a starting point to build from based on your own education / experience / knowledge... it’s easy to jump in too deep too early and get put off by the parts you don’t understand. I’d suggest the following (obviously fast-forward if you already know the stuff).
1) Start with a site like this or this.
2) Read up on DC, AC, Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Semiconductors (mainly Diodes & Transistors)
3) Get a copy of the Loudspeaker Design Cookbook (if you want to know about speakers too)
4) Search up Rod Elliott and Douglas Self and maybe buy a book or two
5) If you want some help understanding get an account with diyaudio.com.
6) If you’re still interested download some simulation software, which is a great way to learn (TinaTI / Spice / speaker design software)
7) Design and make some stuff
8) Go to diyaudio.com to find out why the stuff you just made didn’t work
9) Read up some more
10) Make some better stuff
11) Goto 7

Beware... once you reach point 7 you are in an infinite loop that cannot be escaped!

edit: meant to say... don't get too hung up on the maths if it's not your thing you should still be able to understand the principles.