I really appreciate all of the help! It has been very enlightening, and I'm sure we're going to get the problems solved. There are actually several issues I will need to address. The first thing I need to do is replace my amp; it is old, noisy, and starting to give me trouble. Does anyone have a recommendation for something useful in a small studio environment (with XLR jacks)? Kurt & Diane Nauck c/o Nauck's Vintage Records 22004 Sherrod Ln. Spring, TX 77389 Website: www.78rpm.com E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Phone: (281) 288-7826 Fax: (425) 930-6862