Until his sudden passing in December 2018, SAKUMA Susumu ran the restaurant Concorde in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, while also contributing numerous original amplifier designs to the magazine MJ AUDIO TECHNOLOGY over many years. Audio enthusiasts from across Japan and around the world visited Concorde to experience his handcrafted amplifiers firsthand.
This book compiles 38 of Sakuma’s amplifier construction articles, originally published in MJ AUDIO TECHNOLOGY from the January 2007 issue to the October 2018 issue.
Through his eloquent writing, the book not only explores the process behind his pursuit of transformer-coupled amplifiers but also offers a glimpse into his world—featuring his original poetry, literary influences such as Baudelaire, reflections on jazz, classical music, pop songs, and even music heard in pachinko parlors. He also shares his thoughts on records, films, encounters with visitors at Concorde, personal anecdotes from the time of writing, and memories of his younger days.
Additionally, the book includes numerous portraits of the author and photographs related to his life and work, offering readers a deeper appreciation of his legacy.
Author：SAKUMA Susumu
Language：Japanese
Please note that this book is based on articles originally published in MJ AUDIO TECHNOLOGY. As a result, some text may appear slightly faded, and certain images may be of lower resolution. The layout has been carefully re-edited to preserve the original magazine design.