but a cassette adapter, a cigarette lighter adapter,...

I actually have 2 of the cassette adapters and have used them on driving vacations (with a Discman). They always seemed a little trebley, but did the job. One thing I've seen is that some of these rentals are coming through with CD players - the Seat Toledo I had last year had a CD, making cassette adapters a no-go. Suppose I could cut into the harness somehow (and bring a small amp!!) Plus, there's that whole vigilance thing -- protecting my Empeg while traveling in strange lands!

A side note for you, most classical Doug. I have to say how liberating it is to have a 60GB unit. I've been ripping (and listening to for the first time in a while) stuff that I never conceived of moving onto the Empeg. I was listening to some Sibelius today off the Empeg (192 VBR) plugged into my home system, and it sounded fantastic. Time to rip more!

Rob, when is your birthday??