Thanks for the reply Dominic,a wealth of info as usual.

All is in place now with my existing stereo(cassette)as we all know CDs are not very friendly especially while water skiing or cruising in rough water!

I'm just getting a little antsy in anticipation of next summer!
I have installed many stereos in the past, but from many postings on this board, I am a little curious about what to expect regarding grounding.

The Empeg excites me in the idea that it would be so hassle free when 20 to 30 people all want to hear different music while at the lake.Lugging around a CD collection of 400 is not to appealing, let alone changing after every song.

Thanks again.

Waiting patiently,(and maybe even longer for the Mark 2)

Mike #7748