Just got an SV24 from Ubid If you can live with a slower processor (no Tualatin (sp?)) Check out Ubid. They have them occasionally, I goit mine for $133.
I'm making a musinc server and LOVE the size (don't need too much speed). Got the box, very good quality build and Very anodizable (read Black!) front panel. May go custom with my own front panel and do a custom CD door cover too. Or Maybe jsut cut a slot for the Empeg