Follow on question 1: with your kernel installed, can I also apply RJLov's Voladj kernel tweak?

You would have to combine both sets of changes to the kernel source code (both Richard's and Frank's changes) and compile your own kernel from that. (There can be only one kernel uploaded to the Empeg.) This is do-able, if you're willing to give it a whirl.

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Tony Fabris