I forwarded your suggestions to my anonymous HT-32 owner friend and they had the desired effect. I just talked with him on the air, he using the HT-32 & HT-33. With the audio gain down, the audio was distortion free but had no low end at all. He's using an EV 664. Now Gary, WA9MZU, I mean anonymous is inspired to work on the HT-32. Thanks, Jon