MC34063 dc/dc, LM358 or such opamp and a simple push-pull output using 2N3904+2N3906 driven by the opamp. The push-pull stage inverts so the opamp must be connected to account for this. Designing the protection circuits so the interface is not destroyed by spikes from the car electrical system or from the frame/ground/building will be harder than the amplifier proper imho. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist