[sdiy] Books on learning electronics theory

[John Loffink]

A good all around book on electronic circuit theory is The Art of
Electronics, 2nd Edition, by Horowitiz and Hill.

John Loffink
jloffink at austin.rr.com 

The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com/

The Wavemakers Modular and Integrated Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com/

> I hope this newbie question from a new poster isn't too out of line...
> 
> I have skill with electronics assembly, and I understand the basics of
> different components,but I am still struggling to find a good book or
five
> on theory of design,
> specifically for audioelectronics.
> 
> Basically, I can put together what someone else designed, but things
like
> theory of operationstill kind of throw me for a loop. I would like to
be
> able to understand
> why a good design is agood design, and likewise, why a bad design is
what
> it is. Coverage of
> tubes wouldn't hurt. :-)
> Are there any good books anybody can point me to? The local book
stores
> are full ofelectronics books, but I have no way to tell which ones I
would
> actually
> want.
> Thank you for your time.
>