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Network Audio System

Master reference for the Billville network audio stack: router, NAS, Music Assistant, Navidrome, Eversolo DMP-A6, playback paths, discovery notes, and known-good baseline.

Last updated: February 2026
Open Music Assistant → Open Navidrome →
Network Infrastructure

Router & DNS

Router
ASUS GT-AX11000 running Merlin
DNS / Filtering
AdGuard Home on Synology NAS
Notes
NAS reboot can disrupt DNS and discovery. AdGuard can block mDNS / multicast if misconfigured.
Key Addresses

IPs & Ports

Router
192.168.50.1
NAS / Music Assistant / Navidrome
192.168.50.100
Eversolo DMP-A6
192.168.50.128
Music Assistant
:8095
Servers

Music Assistant

URL
http://192.168.50.100:8095
Device
Synology NAS
Purpose
Central controller / router
Servers

Navidrome

Public URL
https://music.netflygraphics.com
Local IP
192.168.50.100
Purpose
Personal music server
Used By
Amperfy and Eversolo OpenSubsonic
Main Streamer / DAC

Eversolo DMP-A6

IP
192.168.50.128
Firmware
v1.5.60
Role
Primary streamer + DAC
Outputs
RCA / XLR → Sansui / Cary
Supported Protocols
OpenSubsonic, DLNA / UPnP, AirPlay, Plex Client, NetworkAudioAdapter / HQPlayer — unstable
Control Apps

Playback Apps

Amperfy
iOS app. Connects to Navidrome. Good for mobile browsing/playback. Cannot cast to Eversolo.
Music Assistant Web
http://192.168.50.100:8095 — main control interface.
Eversolo Control App
Native control / source switching.
Source Modes

Eversolo Modes

Internal Player Mode
OpenSubsonic, DLNA, Plex, streaming apps. This is the default mode.
NetworkAudioAdapter Mode
HQPlayer only. Disables internal apps and hides storage. Only one mode works at a time.
Primary Playback Paths

How Music Flows

1) Main Daily System — Recommended Music Assistant → DLNA → Eversolo
Browser → MA → DMP-A6 → DAC → Amp → Speakers
2) Subsonic / Mobile Path Navidrome → OpenSubsonic → Eversolo
Navidrome → OpenSubsonic → DMP-A6 → DAC
3) Mobile Personal Playback Navidrome → Amperfy → iPhone
4) Experimental — HQPlayer HQPlayer → NAA → Eversolo
Mac → HQPlayer → NetworkAudioAdapter → DMP-A6
Requires NAA source mode. Discovery can fail. Not primary workflow.
Discovery

AdGuard Configuration

Eversolo Client
IP: 192.168.50.128
Tag: device_audio
Filtering: Bypassed
Purpose
Prevent mDNS / discovery blocking.
Test
ping 192.168.50.128
Troubleshooting

If Devices Disappear

  1. Check NAS online.
  2. Check AdGuard running.
  3. Confirm subnet is 192.168.50.x.
  4. Reboot Eversolo.
  5. Restart Music Assistant.
Mental Model

What Everything Is

NavidromePrivate Spotify
Music AssistantControl Tower
EversoloRunway + DAC
AmperfyPocket Remote
AdGuardNetwork Gatekeeper
Recommended Workflow

Use This First

Primary
Music Assistant → DMP-A6 via DLNA
Secondary
Navidrome → OpenSubsonic
Rule
Avoid frequent Eversolo mode switching.
Known Good Baseline

Return Here

  • Firmware: v1.5.60
  • Music Assistant + DLNA: Working
  • OpenSubsonic: Working
  • AdGuard bypass: Configured
  • Subnet: 192.168.50.x