Is Jim Smith's Book"Get Better Sound"Best Book ?

Douger, Jim voiced my system a year and a half ago. He's extremely knowledgeable and a real gentleman. I couldn't be happier with his service as it took my system to a whole new level.

His own system is supposedly world class. I would love to hear it some day, if I ever get down to his area. Could you describe the sound?

Congratulations, it must have been a great experience.

I passed on Jim's book because I've purchased many books that cover the same area's. But Jim is always a gentleman to talk to and has always been very knowledgeable and helpful.

Thanks, Hornguys!
Hi, Peterayer, my hat is off to you for having Jim voice your system. I'm sure that was also a great experience! Could I describe the sound? Very believable, compelling, and addictive! Jim's room is treated and set up to serve the music
wonderfully, and it really works! There are a couple of pictures of Jim's system on Jeff Day's blog, Jeff's Place.
Jim and I both have Tannoy Canterbury SE's, driven by tubes. My system appears on AudioCircle under 'Douger'. Jim has conquered ambient noise much more effectively than I have.
His sound and system are indeed world class, though not
outrageously expensive. It is very well worth hearing!
In the Room Play Reference he demonstrates different genres
of music, and should your system take you to the music or should it bring the performers to you. Very effective!

I went over to Jim's place last winter. He's not too far away and I had read the book.
The book is about as comprehensive and informative as one could imagine. Having recently put together a new system it has been the reference by which I am attempting to bring the room into play, pun intended. After following many of his suggestions things are coming around.
As for the room play reference at his home, well I can only hope to approach that. Holographic and sweet without any artifacts, extremely low noise floor!
If he has time later this year I plan to have him over. Trying to put things in place as to get the most from the session. Highly recommended.