Just to close off this (now happy) tale: I have successfully transferred all files to a QNAP NAS and have pointed the Linn streamer at the NAS, so I can (at long last) listen to music again! I had a glorious listening session last night and all seems well again.

A very public thanks to Ratbert for all his help; it wouldn't have been possible without him!

Best wishes

Peter

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