I find this interesting. The reason I have my Rio Car now is because of Pioneer. Let me explain. I first heard about Empeg a few years ago when the MK1 was hot and the MK2 was in development. (I still rember the rendered pic of the new face design) I was on the waiting list to get one but when my number came up, I didn't have the funds. Fast forward to the present and after switching jobs 3 times, I'm making quite a bit more money. I went to purchase a new system consisting of one of Pioneers top Head Units, the Premier DEH P930. It lasted exactly 22 days before it malfunctions and ate my CD. When I went to exchange it, the store had just recieved there first Rio Car. I had to have it and I've been very happy since.