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MPV or VLC? Which one you prefer? Why?
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I use MPV, mostly because I like the simplicity of the on-screen interface.
But both are great players. No issues with VLC and it is a go-to if I ever have a file I can't play otherwise (which is a vanishingly rare occurrence).