Step into the future of smart home entertainment with NymphCast, the latest in audio and video casting systems. Leveraging the power of open-source, NymphCast allows you to turn your favorite piece of hardware—like a Raspberry Pi—into a full-fledged media hub for your TV or speakers. It's like giving your old gadgets a new lease on life, right? So, what’s all the hype about? First off, NymphCast isn't just another media player. At its core, it’s a beautifully integrated solution that can stream both audio and video from a client device or media server. Think of sending your favorite Spotify track or Netflix show wirelessly to any screen or set of speakers in your home. Sweet, right? NymphCast boasts a plethora of usage scenarios tailored to specific needs. Whether it's purely audio with the NymphCast Audio mode, a full-blown cinema night with NymphCast Video, or the chill vibes of a screensaver when nothing’s playing, there’s a setup guide and profile just for you. And for those wanting more control right from their TV screens, there's the experimental NymphCast GUI mode—think smart TV features but customizable to your heart’s content. With full streaming support for URLs and local media files, and the ability to handle a multitude of video and audio codecs (props to ffmpeg for that!), NymphCast makes no compromises on functionality. Subtitle support is also there, though a bit of polish is reserved for future updates. All this techy goodness is wrapped in a user-friendly package, thanks to tools like the NymphCast Player, a Qt-based application that works across Windows, Linux, and Android. Developers, listen up! NymphCast isn’t just for the end-users basking in content. With its SDK and developer's guide, you can dive in and start creating custom NymphCast applications. The AngelScript-powered apps are still in preview but offer an excellent playground for innovative ideas. This makes NymphCast not just a fun tool but also a collaborative ecosystem ripe for enhancements and customizations. NymphCast keeps it simple for both tech enthusiasts and regular users. Setting it up ain't rocket science. The server can run on almost any platform supported by a C++17 toolchain, from Windows to Linux to BSD. The memory and system requirements are pretty relaxed too, especially if you’re only gunning for audio playback. To get started, just grab the pre-built binaries from GitHub, or if you're feeling adventurous, compile from source. And hey, there are even packages ready for niche distros like FreeBSD and Alpine Linux. No matter your OS, we've got you covered with easy installation guides and detailed configuration options. It's clear: NymphCast is a game-changer in the home media streaming world. It's open-source, brimming with potential, and calls for everyone—be it end-users enjoying seamless media or developers ready to contribute to this ever-evolving project. Want to experience the magic? Head over to the NymphCast GitHub page, explore the repository, and transform the way you think about home entertainment.