I would rather an MK2 at times. Just because of the "Empeg" logo that is printed on the case. I really dislike the "Rio" name on my mk2a.

It’s not a riocar, it will always be the empeg.

And, the stainless steal case, and the different knob, and the de-burred edges, and the carrying case.... [homer]mmmmmmm.... mk2[/homer]