is it possible to make a hack to put in a usb2.0 system to replace the current usb in the empeg? i ask because of the significant gain in bandwidth... would be very benifical to syncing. probably not, since i'd imagine usb2.0 uses the pci bus, which is lacking in the empeg.

You just answered your own question.

However, if you really want more info, behold the magic of the BBS's search feature:

1. Click the "Search" button at the top of the page.
2. Type in "USB 2.0" in the search box. Use an "All words" search on "All forums."
3. There will be a thread called "USB 2.0 Implementation" which has a detailed answer to this question from altman, who is the grand master of all things Empeg.