The New PS Audio PWD MKII


Anyone tried the new PS Audio PWD MKII yet? I have been using their DL III with good results for the last two years. I was leaning towards a new Macbook purchase to use as my 'music server' but having learned more about the PWD capabilities I am considering trying it instead. If I understand the PWD details correctly I should be able to connect it wirelessly to my home network, access all music files on a stand alone hard drive of my choice, and steam all the music to the PWD. Have you tried this yet?
stickman451

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Stickman451, I also have a PWD MkII. I have to agree that it is a very fine sounding DAC. I don't know that I've heard anything better in my system or similar for anywhere near the same amount of money. Unlike John I have had no trouble with the network connectivity, other than the current problems with PSA's eLyric music server software. These are not fatal problems IMO, but some of them are annoying. The upside is the sound over both the standard and network interfaces is sublime.

The Bridge (the plug in board that allows for network connectivity) is an extra cost option for the PWD. I don't do PC to USB.
Will also take a close look at the PWD MKII at the show.

Stickman, to my knowledge PS Audio will not be at RMAF. Do you know of a room that will be using the PWD?
Sc53, if the Bridge sees the network but not eMM you may have to manually assign the Subnet mask, Gateway, and IP address in the Bridge. Having a wirless link sometimes causes issues with the auto-negotiation. If you can see how to get to the Bridge settings from the PWD front panel, do that and see if the Subnet Mask is 0.0.0.0. If it is you'll have to manually assign everything. Go to the PS Audio Community forums and do a search. There are a number of posts about this.
according to the Exhibitor lists on the RMAF site, PS Audio will be in room 1013 in the Marriott Tower

!!! Paul McGowan said they weren't able to book in time! I'll have to ask him again.