Tristan Harward - an:a::lo:gy

Matsumin Valvecaster: Regulated 6.3V Heater Version

7 months ago 7 min read Audio Electronics

The Valvecaster tube overdrive pedal design by someone called matsumin has been around a while and is a simple 12AU7 low-voltage tube circuit that saturates super easily, thus creating a nice valve overdrive

Apple Headphone Dongle vs. Dedicated DAC/Amp: Qudelix-5K

a year ago 14 min read Audio

What’s the difference? Is it placebo? Ever since I lost the headphone jack from my beloved iPhone SE (which I kept going through 4 years and 3 battery replacements) and 'upgraded' to

Photo: Feb 3rd, 2021

2 years ago 1 min read

The Bus Stop - Olympus OM2n, 50mm f/1.8, Cinestill BWXX

Photos, Summer 2020

2 years ago 1 min read

Just a few photos from my Olympus OM-2n, which I've been carrying around over the last few months. Film: Ilford HP-5 (first 5), Cinestill BWXX (last 5) Development: at home, Cinestill DF-96 monobath

Analog

2 years ago 4 min read

Analog formats are seeing a resurgence in popularity. Why is that? Some quick thoughts on the tactile benefits, and results of my recent foray into film photography.