What I meant by "sucked up into the parent company" was, they stop development on our beloved player and future products. I know the company who bought them make high-end stuff (I'm a NAD person myself).. hehe.

So hopefully good things happen the original team! Maybe Empeg II ?? or Rio Car II??

FYI - My Original Empeg player is now 1 year and 5 months old (Paid $699us for it) Best money I've ever spent. And far better then the NEO 35 which only worked for 8 months. Thanks for the great player, and best wishes on the future!