I have been using JRiver Media Center for over 20 years, started on Windows and they have a perfect Linux and Mac versions. More options and features than I would ever use. It just works, best player I have ever used.
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Mint looks about right, I rented a car much like that one and explored Greece from the south all the way to the northern mountains and loved every minute of it. Just like my last six or seven years of exclusive Linux use.
Use what makes you happy people, it’s not a persona.