Age old problem: No sound after install

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Still no change after removing alsa-base. Pavucontrol still shows sound playing but nothing from the speakers. I tried selecting all the input devices - made no difference. Currently have it on 'analog stereo duplex', port 'speakers'. Thanks for helping.

FYI I am traveling over the next few days and won't be online but I will bring this old laptop along and will be back online in at my destination in case you keep helping!