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Like Rob suggested (great idea, that!), the amp is probably just wired wrong.

The "amp remote" wire from the empeg is not supposed to POWER the amp, but merely to trigger an internal (to the amp) relay to turn it on. Main power to the amp should come from elsewhere. If the amp lacks a true "remote" turn-on line, then a relay may need to be added to the setup.

Cheers

Well... I know that. This isn't my first time wiring up a car stereo system. The amp isn't wired wrong, so I'm thinking that there must be a short in the remote wire. As soon as it stops pouring around here I can go figure it out. (stupid apartment living!)