MinimServer and Synology Compatibility

Are you an audiophile who wants to stream your music collection from your Synology NAS to your Sony Blu-ray players? If so, you're not alone. In this article, we'll explore the compatibility of MinimServer with Synology NAS devices, specifically the latest generation DS220j model.

As a long-time user of Seagate Personal Cloud NAS devices, I've had no problem streaming my music collection (DSD, FLAC, MP3) from servers connected to my home network. However, when I recently upgraded to a Synology DS220j two-bay NAS and an 8TB WD Red Plus drive, I encountered some issues with MinimServer compatibility.

My Sony X800 Blu-ray players have no problem playing music files from the Seagate devices, including DSD (.dsf) files (stereo and multichannel). But when I tried to stream my music collection from the Synology NAS using MinimServer, I experienced some problems. The player may not play this file format on a Home Network server', according to the X800's owner's manual.

After some troubleshooting, I found that disabling Trace and choosing a different content directory to scan resolved the issue without reinstalling MinimServer. However, if you're experiencing similar issues, there are a few more steps you can take.

Firstly, make sure you're running the latest generation firmware and up-to-date apps on your Synology NAS. Secondly, try closing MinimWatch on your PC and restarting it. If that doesn't work, you may need to uninstall and reinstall MinimServer package on the Synology NAS.

In conclusion, while there may be some compatibility issues between MinimServer and Synology NAS devices, they can be resolved with a little troubleshooting and patience. By following these steps, you should be able to stream your music collection from your Synology NAS to your Sony Blu-ray players without any issues.

Minimserver and synology compatibility