I use Windows, but if needed I can use Linux. The windows computer is right next to the Empeg, so normally I use that one for song management.

I suspect, since the Empeg still is a very nice piece of work and drives are still getting cheaper and cheaper, that more people might be tempted to upgrade their player to larger capacities. May be, as in my case, for the last time (I hope at least since it takes a very long time to listen to 35.000 songs....2400 hours or so).
So, I am happy to write a description of the issues and solutions that I encounter and that are reported here. I am not a native english speaker, but I will do my best.