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Philco Model 20 Grand Cathedral
Ron Ramirez
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09-19-2015, 08:22 PM
Jay

Yes, the problem is normal.

Model 20 uses what is called a power detector which offers greater signal to the audio circuits of your 20, but at a sacrifice of higher distortion.

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Philco Model 20 Grand Cathedral - by Jay Thomas - 09-19-2015, 07:01 PM
RE: Philco Model 20 Grand Cathedral - by Ron Ramirez - 09-19-2015, 08:22 PM
RE: Philco Model 20 Grand Cathedral - by Mondial - 09-19-2015, 08:44 PM
RE: Philco Model 20 Grand Cathedral - by morzh - 09-20-2015, 12:07 AM
RE: Philco Model 20 Grand Cathedral - by Arran - 09-20-2015, 12:25 AM
RE: Philco Model 20 Grand Cathedral - by morzh - 09-20-2015, 08:58 PM



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