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When to recap a recap?

David
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Yesterday, 12:12 PM

The paper caps were mostly replaced with orange drops from All Electronics or AES. I will soon be 77 best that I do the recap for the good of these old sets. David

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When to recap a recap? - by David - 01-12-2025, 09:22 PM

RE: When to recap a recap? - by radiorich - 01-12-2025, 09:26 PM

RE: When to recap a recap? - by Arran - Yesterday, 03:02 AM

RE: When to recap a recap? - by David - Yesterday, 12:12 PM

RE: When to recap a recap? - by TV MAN - Yesterday, 12:54 PM

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