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Phico 52 volume control problem
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09-09-2013, 10:50 PM
One other thing to check make sure the volume control is the proper value. Someone may have replaced it with one out a more modern set which would be a much high value. That would cause your problem.
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RE: Phico 52 volume control problem - by Arran - 09-09-2013, 09:27 PM
RE: Phico 52 volume control problem - by Radioroslyn - 09-09-2013, 10:50 PM



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