About the Authors

Bruce Fries is a writer, business consultant, and entrepreneur who lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is an associate of the Audio Engineering Society and a bona fide audio geek. When he’s not writing books or tinkering with hi-fi equipment, he’s probably operating heavy equipment, fixing up old cars, troubleshooting computers, or helping small businesses with marketing and public relations.

Marty Fries is a technology consultant, blues pianist, and teacher of the Alexander Technique. He lives in Laurel, Maryland in an old hunting lodge, and plays at local clubs. When not enjoying the idyllic life of constantly maintaining a rustic country home, he creates abstract neon and blown-glass art. He has designed and built studio audio electronics and is the founder of Imagimedia, a CAD and network services company.

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