I have a question concerning the sound quality of the empeg. I own an autopc by clarion, and downloaded some software on the internet to play mp3's on it. The volume is really quiet and it sounds terrible. I experimented with many ripping speeds etc. and it always sounds the same. Particularily the high frequencies. It sounds kind of like I am in a cave, and there is not very good surround effects. I am wondering if this is a problem with the software or if this is an inherent problem when playing mp3s. I hav downloaded mp3s from napster, converted them to wav files and they sound fine, so I have a feeling it is the software, but i would like to get input from people who own empegs. Compared to a cd, how good is the sound? I am really disappointed because i was told the autopc would play mp3s, they didn't tell me when I bought it it would sound like crap. I am considering buying a Mark II in addition, I am #13615 in line. I appreciate any input.