thanks for the responses back. I did not buy first hand and thought Sorasound would not honor a second hand purchase but that is a good suggestion. I also appreciate the alternate in case Soundsmith can not handle a repair or if Sorasound option is not feasible. I do understand that cold feeling like the out of body experience as i saw the missing prong. I dont mind spending a little money on this obsession, but when i am the fault, it does hurt a bunch. But, hopefully i can find my Mojo again if one of these options comes through. Gotta get my mojo working! thanks for the comments