jimhogan: I don't completely rule out the possibility, however, that Rio/SB may produce an OEM product in the future based on Empeg code that I may want to buy. I'm skeptical, but will keep my eyes open.

Agreed. I'm skeptical, also; however, time will tell.

jimhogan: I still feel in my gut that Rio/SB screwed the pooch when it came to promotion and advertising (to increase that 1000 to ???), but in a period of great economic difficulty for companies like SB (did they overextend like so many other companies?) I have a hard time judging.

Agreed as well. I can honestly say I never saw an advertisement for the Rio-car. As for whether
or not SB overextended themselves; .... well .... what other conclusions are there? I don't know.