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A minor rant
Something in SD's orginal post choked me up more than obvious stupidy of the review(er): The implication that if I don't read Listener magazine, I likely don't know *@^!. Call me sensitive, but I find that insulting. I don't subscribe to any audio... 
To Preamp or not to Preamp, that is my q
Thanks for your input guys. I now have a few more questions...Genesis168:Why is it preferable to have a lower output impedence interfacing the amp?Tom Nice:I'm a little unclear on what it is you are saying - partly, no doubt, because I don't know ... 
Where might I find cheater plugs?
Vivek,If Canadian Tire doesn't have them, I think your best bet may be a local neighbourhood hardware store. These are almost a thing of the past themselves, but it's amazing what you can somtimes find in these little independant places. Re: illeg... 
Where might I find cheater plugs?
Vivek.I bought a couple from Canadian tire last year. I don't think they are actually illegal, but the ones I've seen for sale for the last few years all now have a little ground wire with a round terminal exiting the side or bottom of the adapter... 
It never ends....
My first "stereo" was a Midas under-dash FM/8-track that I bolted under a bookshelf in my bedroom. Also on the bookshelf were a pair of non-descript 6x9 speakers in home-made particle board boxes. The system was powered by an old 12-volt battery/t...