How to install server software

[Snoopy8]

Thanks Snoopy.

Happy to donate more but I think I'm already using a fully activated version of Snakeoil. Possibly it's coz I'm currently using the version for Pi4 that some server options are not available?  I remember seeing more on my previous i7 Snakeoil machine.

My new renderer has its own proprietary OS and software so no chance for me to install Snakeoil or MPD on that. It does see Roon and UPnP servers though.  Based on sound quality alone, have you ever found a preferred server software?

Cheers,
JD

If you have a fully activated version of SnakeOil, you should see a separate SnakeOil tab where you can install/uninstall various players.  If not, then please donate.

I had a similar situation like yours when I had a renderer/player which was closed. I became a big user of MinimServer and trialed Roon.  At that time and with a previous setup, MinimServer sounded better than Roon but it is setup dependent. I have personally heard a number of native music Apps to be better than Roon; this has been mentioned by other users as well.  BUT, Roon SQ appeared to be have improved recently, so it is a moving target. 

What I am sure of is my preference for Mpd, now going back many years.  I doubt I will ever move to Roon.