The low power issues happen whether the car is started or not. I even have 2 cars that are exactly identical, both 1972 Datsun 510 four doors, and the same happens in both. One of the Datsuns is even factory stock. I ran the Empeg for 4 hours yesterday with the car turned off and the only consistant problem was when the player would "turn off" then restart during hard drive access. Using accessories, turning on the lights etc, only causes the player to "turn off" then restart and it never causes the player to stop working.

It seems that the Empeg should be able to withstand these slight power fluctuations whether it is hard drive access or using an accesory in the car, correct? I mean I would expect power problems if I had the high beams on, was using the turn signals and brake lights.

Note, I am using only a smaller type of head unit in the car, no power amp and this problem is happenin whether the head unit is on or off.

Sean in NC