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Perfectwave Dac - computer audio options

Hi,

I have my Perfectwave Dac and also a Sqeezebox Touch. I have Flac files on my PC.

Where to go from here:

1. Buy a 2010 Mac Mini as a server and run USB to the PW Dac?
2. Buy a 2010 Mac Mini as a server and run a M2Tech USB to coax cable to my PW Dac?
3. Use my Touch coax into my PW Dac as I am now doing.
4. Put my money into the new Bridge from PS Audio and stream files from my PC.
5. Put my money into the new Bridge from PS Audio and stream files from new 2010 Mac Mini? (most expensive option)

Needless to say, this gets a bit confusing on where to go from here for the best performance.

If I purchased a new Mac Min, I would probably by Pure Music to run on it too, based on what I have read.

The upcoming Bridge is priced about equal to a new Mac Mini. I like Rhapsody and Pandora in addition to my music files.

Any experiences or help?

Thanks!
mr_bill
2chnlben
595 posts
 
Definitely put your money into the Bridge (why own the PWD if you’re not going to get the Bridge). Use your current PC with some interim server software (Twonky works fine) until the forthcoming Tag-N-Play server is released from PS Audio.

Eventually, you can eliminate your PC from the equation altogether - PS will be releasing a router that incorporates their TNP server. There’s no sense in buying a new computer for the Bridge-based music server. In this system, the only purpose of the computer is to run the server software. Basically, the Bridge pulls everything straight from your hard drives (bypassing all of the computer’s audio processors).

Ben
mr_bill OP
347 posts
 
Hi Ballan,
If I would get a Mac Mini, I would rip my CD's over again. I can convert the FLAC files I have with DB poweramp converter if needed.

Dtsag and 2,
Sounds like waiting for the Bridge is a good idea.
I still need a way to get Pandora and Rhapsody into the PW Dac if I get rid of the Touch.
erikminer
433 posts
 
Get the Bridge, it will sound as good as the PWT. Keep the Touch for Pandora and Rhapsody. Stream from either your PC or get a NAS.
mr_bill OP
347 posts
 
Thanks Erik,
I think that will be the plan!
ppridday
28 posts
 
I thought the Touch was only being used as a remote to control the music coming from the PC to the DAC?
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