My Empeg is totally functional. The screen is currently dead - the cable is fried - robricc was nice enough to give me a cable last year which extended the life. (nipple and screen are fine, although I have blown and replaced those on occasion!) I Navigate my playlist by memory. These 8 pictures speak for themselves! Check them all out here: http://cellpop.net/empeg/




Eutronix doesn't seem to sell those cables anymore - can you crimp one together from just a laptop IDE cable?

I took the face plate and the remaining buttons off because they were exacerbating a short which I haven't tracked down yet that would make the player go wonky. It's been wet, dropped and beatup from all angles. The handle broke off long ago - which I really really like. I have a Pcats tuner that I put together, but I can't change stations anymore because I dont have a functional remote.



I still use it in my Jeep TJ which stays open during the summer - and of course - my Empeg has never been stolen because I live in Brooklyn, NY

PS: anyone have a extra video cable?

PSS: I cannibalized my Mark I a long time ago - I'd love to find a good home for her.. cage and unit in good condition - just sans HD and video cable.




Empeg rocks!

I weep...

That player looks like you've taken it on a tour of a warzone...

Also, as webroach said, I don't think it counts as totally functional

Awesome. Absolutely awesome. Reminds me of a couple of computers I used to support that belonged to an army brigade.

They worked...kinda

How?

Yikes!

I might be able to dig up a new handle for you. Seems like I ordered some spares and never used them. No guarantee I can actually find them. But seeing this empeg inspires me to help. Maybe others will help with additional pieces.

Astounding. Seems that could be in new condition with a few parts and some careful solder work.

A question though, how DID you get so much dirt into the button switches?

Knowing the amount of hammering you take on a climb like that, I'm impressed the drives still work!

Those dont look like very comfortable seats for off-roading

I am seriously impressed. This is even more nadged than the one I had for repair that had been run over (apparently) by a Peterbilt unit. Whoa. Coolness abounds.

Yes! The Jeep life can be quite addicting if you catch the bug. I go off-road and I also use my jeep as a daily driver. I even use it as my limo for those high-falutin' events one is required to attend at times.

With the top off the unit is going to be prone to tons of dirt and I also tend to touch it to change tracks as I am working on the unit.

The reason my video cable burned I believe is because I lost my mounting screws and the shock mount plate for the HD was touching the motherboard directly - the hottest spot on the drive was right above the cable and cooked it - twice. Third times the charm - I'm going to replace the screws and hopefully this week or next completely restore this EMPEG to it's former glory.