so, if i understand correctely the subtle pop (be it a fluctuation, whatever) actually is always present when the vfd is activating.
this way it aint a prob at home if the player is set to 0dB and the amps volume is rather low, but it is a problem in th car where you regulate the volume using the empeg.
so the amplifier is actually amplyfing the pop so its all up to what the input gain of your car amp is set to.
so wouldnt it solve the prob if the empeg wouldn't turn the amp on over the remote line while booting ?