So far it seems like the problem with my unit was also a dodgy cable. David Moss is sending me a replacement as well. In case I have not said it enough, the empeg team is simply the best.
It's a pleasure getting to deal with people so close to the project and getting support at the most personal level. Next to the other engineers I work side by side with, I couldn't ask for a more communicative and responsive consumer relationship.
Wow. It's no wonder the retail product was halted. Good things and good people always seem to get the axe unfortunately.
Bruno