thanks. time to get the mits' manual out, but only paying about $250.00, doubt it has the features you mentioned. last weekend when i told my wife i needed to stop at bb she rolled her eyes and asked what i needed now...just a couple of wires i said, but i was pressed for time and never made it. good thing she's working tomorrow, i can have it hooked up b/4 she gets home. kinda funny tho, i thought the a's sounded great. now i can't wait, think they open at 9am. that would be 6 west coast time