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I don't know if this is the right answer, but it works:

There are a number of amp/equalizers on the market (I'm horrible
with numbers) for ~$150, probably much less.  Sony has a few (I
have one of them). 

The "problem" with the D5 is the line-out jack is not controlled
by the volume knob, hence you have to have some sort of pre-amp
between the D5 and the amp.  I've temporarily resorted to driving
the amp from the headphone jack (it work, and if I'm careful I
shouldn't damage the amp by overdriving it...).  Although the
Sony has lots of pretty lights, I have it buried deep in the
bowels of the car, so you can't tell it even exists. 

If anyone knows where I can get a cheapo stereo preamp (9/12VDC)
with volume control (and 2 switchable inputs) I'd like to know
(kits are acceptable). 

Currently, the only problem I have with it is the amp seems to
pick up the D5's motor noise, but this is pretty much irrelevant
considering all the traffic noise, etc. that is present too. 

Maybe I have a sensitive unit, but my D5 isn't fond of bridges,
potholes, and moderate bumps when left to itself.  If my wife
holds it in her lap, it runs like a top.  I'm still devising ways
to shock mount it better...  [Since I only use the D5 for long
trips, this isn't a very big priority in my life..] 

- dave

If you find a good way to shock-mount the D-5 in the car, please post it.
I'd be interested.

The best way would be to float it in a bowl of mercury, but mercury isn't
easy to get in these environment-conscious times. :-)

--- jerry

	You can buy a cheap realistic amp/equalizer that will work and 
their around $60. 
	As for shock mounting has anyone tried to put a piece of foam 
rubber, like the stuff the pack the Digital Hard disks, under the D-5, 
or will this cause the D-5 to heat up, severely.


						Jim

All you need to do mount the D-5 in a box within a box.

	==========================
	|  ^	^     ^     ^    |
	|  ^	^     ^ Springs  |Outer Box
	| |--------------------| |
	| |	D-5	       | |
	| |		       | |
	| |--------------------| |
	|  ^	^     ^     ^    |
	|  ^	^     ^     ^    |
	==========================

If you do it right, (Ie:take time to build it) it works well.
The heat problem is not too bad because I left holes where the power
supply inside the D-5 is positioned (front right).

Mike

HMMMMM...I guess my D5 must be defective, I have tried it both in the glove
compartment and on the front seat. Never a problem. The only time I have
ever had it skip is when it slides down the seat and bangs into the back
of the seat. When I first wired mine up, I put it on the seat, started it
playing and started beating on the seat. The D5 went for quite a ride but
never skiped.
				FWR