Streaming to XDA-2 G2 with WASAPI via Kodi, JRiver, or What?

[Mark]

Hi All,
I am really glad for this forum.  I am a newbie, just purchased an XDA-2 Gen 2 DAC as an upgrade to the DAC in my receiver and prepare for an HTPC build.    I am experimenting with a laptop right now to work out the best software and configuration for when I build or buy my HTPC.  

Originally I wanted to use Kodi, which supports WASAPI, but it looks like only in the Event Mode now, no longer in the Push Mode.  I am going to petition the Kodi community in hopes they retrofit the original integration mode because as a media player that looks really good to me.    The other option is for the Emotiva team to upgrade the XDA-2 to support Event Mode.  Can you advise on how to pursue that avenue?

Secondly, if I am stuck at a dead-end and Kodi/Emotiva XDA-2 G2 are never going to wed, can you suggest the next best media serving software?  I want a windows compatible product with highest quality streaming.  I have tried JRiver and I was happy with the audio quality, not so much the user experience and I have not yet tried the android app, which I'll use to control the system.  

What media app would you recommend that will work within the current limits of the Emotiva X-2 G2?  

Thank you for your ideas and suggestions.  

Mark  

[kauai82]

I use JRiver build 19 with XDA-2 Gen 1 and love it. They are now selling Build 21, but don't know how that works with XDA-2 Generation 2. I am sure that some one on the forum can commit how it works with 21.

[jlafrenz]

I use Foobar2000. Not as flashy as the others, but it works.

[drtrey3]

I am a JRiver guy as well.

Trey