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MinimServer Library Scan & Playback Issues - lucaspalm - 16-03-2026 11:04
Hello MinimServer community,
I’m running MinimServer on my home server and I’m having trouble with large music libraries. The scan process is slow, and playback via some UPnP/DLNA clients occasionally lags.
Could anyone advise on:
- Best practices for fast library scanning?
- Recommended settings for smoother playback across different devices?
- Any known issues with album art or metadata that can slow down browsing?
I appreciate any tips or configuration examples from experienced users. Thanks in advance!
RE: MinimServer Library Scan & Playback Issues - simoncn - 16-03-2026 11:52
What device are you using to run MinimServer? How many files are in your library? How long does a rescan take? Is your library local to MinimServer or is it accessed via a network share or from a USB drive?
RE: MinimServer Library Scan & Playback Issues - stefano_mbp - 16-03-2026 14:34
Can you describe (full specs) your setup?
On my setup, Minimserver running on Ubuntu/Intel Nuc8i3 with 16GB ram and 8TB (+10k albums) local library, the first scan is about 40’ and incremental scans, when few albums are updated/add, takes around 2/3 minutes.
All my albums have around 20 tags managed, all with artwork, and I use tagUpdate file too.
Browsing library with several apps (Lumïn, Linn, JPlay for iOS, MConnect Player) on iPhone/iPad is lightning fast