The bible is here and has never been equaled IMHO: Audio Cyclopedia by Howard M. Tremaine, 1969. A little expensive (~$120) and huge at 1,700 pages, but it has EVERYTHING including audio designs and history. Also found on eBay.
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Cyclopedia-Howard-M-Tremaine/dp/0672206757
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Cyclopedia-Howard-M-Tremaine/dp/0672206757