With all that in mind I think I am going to go through and convert all my id3v1's to v2.... I was using a program called MPTagger to do the dirty work, but I'll take a look at the other program mentioned here for a more automated approach.

Now the debate is - Professional installation of Empeg + Amp or "personal" installation. ... I know I can handle the Empeg itself... its the amp I am afraid of.