Wow! From what you are describing, it really sounds like a nice move. At least you will have the opportunity to experiment more. Best of luck with the shiny new employer!!!

Is there someone at SigmaTel that we can bribe with a "spare" player, to get them hooked into a) knowing what a great thing the empeg is and b) allowing you to keep tinkering with it? Or am I too late and this has already been done...