Update from Original Minimserver to Minimserver 2

[Phil A]

(14-02-2021 19:19)simoncn Wrote:  The location might already have been set. The layout of this page is a bit confusing and needs some improvement.

See the following screenshot for an example. The content directory is already set to /volume1/Music (first line). You only need to use the blank space and Update button if you want to change this.

Simon - I figured the location might have been set. Since I had to reconnect the system for two channel to make sure I got sound vs. the Lumin App and Lumin U1 showing something playing (my friend got that on something else but no sound came out), I didn't think it would hurt anything. My biggest concern was keeping Minimserver up to date and to be able to use the system until I can look into the various features. One thing on my plate is my system with Ohm Microwalsh Tall speakers (my friend has older Ohm 2s). My friend (with the help of one of his friends) modded his (and built beautiful grill covers) by adding a tweeter and a crossover (mines on the plate but his friend that will verify stuff will work has COVID so it's on hold).

In that (secondary) system, I have 3 ways right now to play music files. My Hegel H190 integrated connects via ethernet and can do up to 192kHz via its DAC. I do have lots of DSD files (so I my want to look at the Minimserver transcoding down the line). I can use either the Bubble UPNP App or the DS Audio App (that came with the Synology) to play those files.

I also have an Oppo 103D (which can do up to single rate DSD or 192kHz) connected via analog and I have mini fanless PC running JRiver (and transcoding things) connected to a (Wyred4Sound) USB to SPDIF converter (and with that I can play everything). I have started to do comparisons (and my friend was over listening once) and still deciding what I like best (and I don't use that system tons). It would be nice to be able to just use Minimserver to transcode. I have though about selling hardware and buying a Lumin M1 (which would pretty much make it easy to play everything) but not sure its built in amp would do justice to my less than average efficient Ohm speakers (even though the room isn't huge).