Right, that I understand. Maybe I was not clear (or complete).

The problem is I dont always listen to the empeg... heres what happens:

Say Im listening to the the radio NOT the empeg. Empeg is "off" in sleep mode. I shut the car off. I get in a bit later, and start the car. The empeg will boot, and immediately apply power to the amp on lead, even though its going to shut off in a second. This causes the FM mod to turn on and "nuke" whatever radio station I was listening to until the empeg finishes booting and finally shuts off.

Is there a way to make the empeg not "sleep", I.e. not "wake up for a second to find out im in sleep mode"? In other words, REALLY turn it off? (Besides wiring a switch into the car power lead).

-Jeff