IC Amplifier Question

[sofaspud]

That's about as unnecessary as a retort such as "Yeah, that's the kind of superficiality I'm talking about." The example wasn't the point. The point was the point.

[fraser80]

The only reason I am using the LM386 is because it was readily available at Radio Shack and I bought them all, unknowingly at insanely high prices, because I was a complete greenhorn at the time. Now that I have done this sort of thing for a while, I know better and buy elsewhere for more reasonable prices, and that there are so many ChipAmps to choose from. I get that and understand it is a bit whacky to use the one I am using. I happen to have two more LM386 chips and would like to use them in the project I had mentioned, with an idea for implementing a sub-woofer into the works. Also to see if, perhaps, the LM386 can, in fact, be that much of a versatile "dinosaur", as someone had described it. I find it amusing and it gives me a bit of a giggle. Most importantly, to me, it is an invaluable learning experience that will send me to the next level of DIY Audio awesomeness. Thank you, Mr. sofaspud, for the last bit of info, as the mixer circuit is the solution I have decided to go with. My next ChipAmp project will most likely use the LM3886, and then, who knows? I suppose, as I tell my girlfriend, that one Mr. Dino Segovis from hackaweek.com is to blame for my sudden interest in this field. I am sure this forum will be the "classroom" for my interest, and I thank you all once again.