Also they refuse to integrate with streaming, which in 2020 looks like its the future (even if I personally do not use it in my main system). I think that in the last few years they have been lacking useful new features, only focusing on smaller things. It has many, many features so that it has a somewhat steep learning curve. DSP for convolution, parametric EQ, upsampling, DLNA local network streaming, audio and video conversions, tagging, ripping, synching devices, smart playlists, VST plugin support, different user interfaces (Theater View, Panel, Gizmo, JRemote). JRiver is now a traditional media center software that has expanded from Windows to Mac, Android and handles all kinds of audio and video files. But if you own music files - that's a different question. It is most likely not the 1st choice to use with streaming supplied music. But I do agree with software is (handled as being) mature. The future to come: I still believe the software has tremendous potential.

But - In general it is very very difficult to get feedback from the company on any question. In addition to the 'wiki' a user forum offers help. The options to customize are huge but the JRiver 'wiki' is somehow outdated and not very structured. The biggest 'disappointment' is the support. I simply do have all my music and audiobooks always with me - anywhere! I also appreciate the ability of JRiver to supply audio outside the local LAN (over internet). This sounds normal - but its not - other software solutions don't offer any options to rate or prevent users from storing the ratings 'outside' the application. So the curation I'm performing on my music collection stays within my control at all time. It is ease to store the values with the audio files or export. I do very much appreciate the fact that JRiver grants ownership over - for example - track ratings. In conjunction with the internet database Musicbrainz JRiver works just fine.

This flexibility to customize is based on the metadata available in your audio files (so without this metadata you have to use JRiver own library). To writers, spoken vocals performers (audiobooks) To conductors, orchestras, soloists or compositions (classical music) or You can define views which relate to not only AlbumArtists or composers but

With JRiver Media Center you can directly define how to view and sort your audio files.

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