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Softening a stiff spider?
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03-06-2018, 12:05 PM
I'm listening to it right now. it...sounds... FANTASTIC!!! It is incredible how they can bounce back to life...  Icon_eek  That speaker-yoga class might not be a bad idea! (I do something similar myself whenever I embark upon a new project. You must be "ONE" with the radio.  Icon_e_biggrin  It really does wonders for me and the projects always seem to come out favorably!!!)  Icon_thumbup Just for the fun of it, have you checked your alignment lately? That will cause lack of bass, if it is misaligned...
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Softening a stiff spider? - by cpollock - 03-01-2018, 10:03 PM
RE: Softening a stiff spider? - by cpollock - 03-05-2018, 09:30 PM
RE: Softening a stiff spider? - by Electrothaumaturgist - 03-06-2018, 12:05 PM
RE: Softening a stiff spider? - by cpollock - 03-06-2018, 12:49 PM
RE: Softening a stiff spider? - by Ron Ramirez - 03-06-2018, 10:11 PM



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