I don't recall if JPLAY was one of the ones I've played with in the past, but I absolutely feel you on the Windows Server and all the configuration. i did that song and dance for a few years and I feel like the older I get, the less tolerance I have to squeeze a server for those extra couple of % of sound quality. I've been more and more leaning towards the 80/20 method; which is easier and easier these days with newer technology and knowledge.
What I mean is, I'd rather knock something out easy and inexpensively and quickly getting 80% of the sound quality I need, vs burning so many hours and dollars to try and squeeze another 5%-10% out of the software, if it's even there to squeeze out. I'd rather spend that time listening, or if I need more I'll look for that 80/20 in diffusers or speaker placement or gear stands or whatever low hanging fruit.
That's part of what prompted me to build the Mini-PCs, it's a quick and easy way for people to get into digital music since I've already done the hard work. Hell, I don't even want to try and squeeze more out of these little PCs for myself so I've been using Roon (on these same PCs) for it's quick and easy setup and focusing on listening and room treatment.
And I predict that really great quality Streaming Hardware, Endpoints, and DACs are going to be inexpensive and easy to use, putting software based PCs solidly on the wrong side of that 80/20 thing. I'm already seeing some sub-$500 devices coming from China that are getting great reviews...so I'm figuring it won't be long before DAC/Steamers are as common as high end smart phones.
My point to all this rambling, I'm not banging my head on a (software) wall to squeeze blood from a stone, and soon I think it will be a moot point. So take it easy on yourself and get something that gets you there easier, and enjoy more music.