Hang on, here's tanstaafl's solution.

Rob: Can we source empeg-side connectors and/or empty chassis? Yes, I know they'll be expensive, but it might we worth it. I know that the Mk.I connectors were available from Farnell.

Idea one: Storage box jumpers aux in to the empeg out to let a second head unit pass through to the amp. Good idea, Andrew, and inspiration for:

Idea two: Storage box breaks out the amplifier inputs (empeg out) and power (probably accessory) so we can slide a discman into the box. Most of us would be content simply being able to use said discman for the drive from the music store to our ripper/encoder machine, but tanstaafl needs to be able to play the IASCA CD. If you really wanted to do this nicely, you'd spend the extra time to build the DC-DC converter into the shell, and maybe mount the discman on a drawer slide.

So, no we won't think it's reasonable at first blush, but what would an empty empeg cost us, Rob?

-Zandr
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