Ok i am starting to learn more about it the more I read and this is what i got.. I also have the remote and the manual and thats helping alot too.. The firmware may be outdated and I will try to install the upgrade when i find a serial cable around, hehe. All I am apartly missing to get it to function is the sled with corresponding connectors. the 'Harness' I was thinking was the wiring from inside the box to the female port to plug into the sled. I am looking to buy a sled if anyone willing to part or knows someone! Also I found the Empeg when i connected it through USB after updating drivers, but Emplode would only say "The Operation Completed Sucessfully" but wouldnt bring up the playlist it has on the empeg for editing or anything, there isnt a write-protector on these babies is there? Thanks for your help!