But I do have that Omega Pro 15 sitting there doing nothing, and enough materials, so for the price of a small plate amp.....

OK, more things to investigate, no idea what EBS alignment is but will do in the next hour or so! However, to shorten the process in getting some guidance, do you know of any sites/forums that could aid me in the designs, remember total non-techie here (just handy with a saw and soldering iron) rather than continually asking here about non-Pi stuff.

Paul W.