I can put 10 MP3 CDs in my changer and have the same amount of music (6GB) as the base Empeg, but for 25% of the cost. It's just too bad your changer won't read MP3 cd's. I was also thinking of the Awia unit, but after hearing so many bad things about it I have decided to just keep on saving for an Empeg. Plus the Empeg looks way cooler.