Computer Audio Setup

Edorr, thanks for the suggestions. The reason for usb at this point is my poor understanding of computers. I can't seem to get my NAS to be recognized by itunes for storage. UpNP setup is way over my head at this point. I agree the bridge is what I have intended to do but I can't seem to figure it out. I am in the process of upgrading to the mkII now and will likely have the geek squad come set the system in the future.

James, I feel your pain. Setting this up can be royal PITA. In my experience, the most user friendly server is JRiver. An additional advantage is JRiver also has a build in DLNA server, which allows you to use your PS audio bridge with minimal configuration headaches. What I would do if I were you is this:

Install JRiver 17 on your PC
Install myRiver on your iDevice
Install PS Audio's eLyric on your iDevice

Store your music collection on your NAS, preferably as FLACs.
Connect your PS audio bridge to the network over ethernet
Connect your PC to the PS audio DAC using USB - You probably need to download and install PS Audio USB drivers for windows. Check on the PS audio site.

Point JRiver to the music directory on the NAS as your main library, and load the library.
Setup your JRiver as a DLNA server (this is an easy configuration option)
Setup your JRiver for WASAPI output
Setup myRiver to control your JRiver 17 remotely on your iDevice
Select the PS audio DAC as rendered and JRiver as source in eLyric on your iDevice

You can now play music both over the USB input and the bridge.

I know it sounds a little overwhelming, but every step I descibe here is well documented and instructions can be googled. I have gone through many permutations of software hardware, and this is by far the most robust, foolproof setup I have come across.

myRiver is more stable than eLyric, so USB may be your preferred signal path. The bridge controlled with eLyric should sound a little better though. If you cannot get the bridge to work, just forget it and stick with USB.

Good luck!

Wow, I really appreciate your help! Will do tonight and report back. Surely even I can get that done.

James, the JRiver / USB route is pretty foolproof. The only snag I can see is getting your PWD appear on your network, which sometime takes bit of fiddling with IP settings. Let me know how you fare.

Edorr, got it up and running with the bridge! Wow, it sounds great. Can't wait for the mk II update. Thanks again.