Let's brainstorm..Setting up MinimServer to feed a USB DAC

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Hi All:
I am hoping you guys will have some recommendations for me. My goal is to utilize a RPI2 with relabeled Wolfson card(now called Cirrus Logic) to connect via SPDIF to an Onkyo TX-NR609. I would use BubbleUPnp installed both on RPI2 and a Samsung Note 2, to stream Tidal. I am thinking of installing MinimServer also on the RPI2. The question is would the Minim work as a media player or it would need MPD or something else. I have tried the BubbleUPnp and Kodi and was able to play, but manuvering around Kodi is atleast a nightmare for me as I am planning to run this setup headless.
Thanks in advance,
Ahmed