So far,<p>1. Rat Shack doesn't have S*** in the way of real kits anymore. The only time they have anything close to what they used to have back in the late 70's and early to mid 80's is around now. But they are just the snap together/springclip all in one type thing - which I already have, thank you.<p>2. Ramsey is a great company for kits, but they are based on using multifunction chips, not entirely discreet components.

I did like their 20 watt SMT amp - looks REALLY cool! I still want discreet - it looks like you really did something instead of just "connecting the dots/pins" so to speak. Yes all those skills are necessary, and I am more than willing to help him whenever needed.<p>3. LED's are cool, so are robots, of which he has a few (an i-CYBOT being his fav. - bought it with his own money!). He picked up an electric "spider" at the school's book fair a while back and built it himself, only to find a faulty solder joint on the switch from the factory. Other than that it walks great.<p>To recap, thanks so far on the input, but I still would like to see my original request fulfilled at some point.<p>BTW, did you ever see the difference between an older solid state stereo and a new one. I believe the older circuit boards were more artistic than the newer jam-packed boards of micro miniaturization. Just my observance.<p>Thanks again,
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