Try OpenMediaVault. It’s based on Debian and has an active community.

There is a YouTube channel TechnoDadLife which goes over setup.

I try to get media player classic after I install windows. At least the latest supported incarnation.

I love VLC as a concept but the interface never gelled with me.

Although these days I’m more into Linux. Fedora FTW

Any reason why you want to change from OMV. It’s not perfect but my go to media server.

I think it’s aimed more at newbies than seasoned veterans like yourself.