I use MC primarily for audio. Of course, if I'm listening on the computer, I make sure player is selected, and choose the tune(s) from my library.
I also have a Naim Streamer/DAC connected to an external amp and speakers. When I want to play there, I select the Streamer/DAC, choose the tunes and play.
For some reason, today I clicked on the tunes, and selected "Send To..." and sent to the Naim.
Here's where things seem different. With "Send to...." it seems that MC was working as a controller. No audio processing was occurring in MC.
However, if I select the device and then play (as opposed to using "Send"), then it seems MC is acting as a Renderer and can do some processing.
Is this correct? If not, any help is appreciated.