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Posted on January 6, 2022February 23, 2022

Tuning Dials and Channel Knobs: Retro Tech

I grew up in the world of analog electronics;   I’ve always loved knobs and dials.  And I found out I like photographing them.  They’re nice examples of Mid Century Modern design, and symbols of the popular culture and music of our past. And they just look cool.

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