Know of a book on audio basics?


Wondering if anyone can reccomen a good reffernce book on audio basics verything from from how ac currne tcomes out of the wall to equipmwnt and room acoustics.Know somehwere I have the Hartely book wondering if there are any others somebody might reccomend.Years ago I had a softbound text bood written durring durring the pre-digital era by a physics prfessor who used hifidelity equipment to teach the prinicples of physics to his class using hifi equipment as a guide for the an intro Physics `101 .It was great as it taught you how equipent worked and how to keep it up.Any suggestions?
chazzbo
Marco, great suggestions, especially the third one: Enjoying music is what this is all about. On a side note, I'm not sure I want to overcome my obsession/addiction; it's too much fun ;-)
I have the Master Handbook of Acoustics and while it is very good it is extremley complex. I would highly reccomend The Complete Guide to High End Audio.
Marco - I laughed so hard when I saw your recommendations - so true.. I think I need help.
just ordered the Karl Haas book, from Amazon.com. Funny though. Cost $3.75 used and $3.50 to ship. Go figure. Sounds like a good read. Read Harley's book cover to cover. What audiophool hasn't. That was a good audio read. peace, warren