OK I have the same problem here - Can't get emplode on windows 10 (or windows 7 64 bit either) to see my player, via USB or ethernet connection.

So I am going to pick up a serial to USB adapter. There seems to be quite a variation in prices, does it matter what type I get?

Also, I'm wondering what you did busdepot, to get the usb-serial cable to work for you after it initially did not work?