Anand might be lurker, you know, but either way, I think he at least did alot of research on the board. He woudl have to in order to make a statement like:
In reply to:
According to empeg, the biggest driving force for the production of the Mk.2 was the need for a design with nearly 100% surface mounted components and the need for an automated testing rig
Is this true? If it isn't, then I don't suppose it is, in fact, "according to" you guys 
But I agree, he certainly did his research for the most part!
DiGNAN 