Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

I'm beginning to see the dreaded model number (ex. model 9119)
appearing next to a number of EMU devices on websites like zzounds. 
I've noticed over the years that once these numbers start popping up,
that particular product is discontinued not long afterwards.  Also,
their sound rom colections seems to be getting smaller by the month. 
Rumour has it Creative is phasing out most of the EMU hardware to
concentrate on software development.  Any one have any real ideas on
what's happening?

    Marvin