This question is, I believe, addressed on PSA's discussion forum. My understanding is that the bridge will not accept direct input from a storage device via USB.
PS Audio PWD + Bridge - ripping?
PS Audio's introduction of its much anticipated Bridge looks to be precisely the refreshingly simple breakthrough I've been waiting for to justify finally making the move to computer-based audio.
Prior to this, many of the complications, minutia, tweaks, debates, etc., associated with getting close to SOTA sound quality - separate DAC, dedicated server, and NAS - admittedly initially appealed my gadget geek/recovering engineer side, but ultimately became a tiresome turnoff. I just want to enjoy music on my terms with close to SOTA SQ and minimal complications.
PWD/Bridge's ability to use a simple, cheap USB hard drive for library storage is particularly appealing. PS is apparently working on their own NAS with built-in ripper, but my guess is it'll be probably be spendy and I'm not sure it'll be flexible enough re HD upgrades.
Does anyone know whether it'll be possible to connect USB HD and CD drives directly to the PWD/Bridge to rip discs, or will I have to "do it the old fashioned way", hanging the drives off of my laptop?
Prior to this, many of the complications, minutia, tweaks, debates, etc., associated with getting close to SOTA sound quality - separate DAC, dedicated server, and NAS - admittedly initially appealed my gadget geek/recovering engineer side, but ultimately became a tiresome turnoff. I just want to enjoy music on my terms with close to SOTA SQ and minimal complications.
PWD/Bridge's ability to use a simple, cheap USB hard drive for library storage is particularly appealing. PS is apparently working on their own NAS with built-in ripper, but my guess is it'll be probably be spendy and I'm not sure it'll be flexible enough re HD upgrades.
Does anyone know whether it'll be possible to connect USB HD and CD drives directly to the PWD/Bridge to rip discs, or will I have to "do it the old fashioned way", hanging the drives off of my laptop?