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Hear me out — I think WiiM dropped the ball with how they distributed features across their DAC/preamp lineup.

The feature gap between the WiiM Pro and the Pro Plus feels too small, while the jump from the Pro Plus to the WiiM Ultra is massive in terms of features, size, and price.

I really wish the Pro Plus had HDMI ARC in the same compact form factor. I don’t care about the screen or the phono input

I’m looking to take my Polish to the next level, specifically by supercharging my passive skills (reading & listening). Since vocabulary is the ultimate bottleneck for comprehension, I’m moving away from traditional grammar-heavy lessons and want to focus entirely on smart vocabulary acquisition.I have a specific strategy in mind and am looking for a native Polish teacher who is comfortable guiding me through it. Here is how I want to work together:

Content Curation (Comprehensible Input): Helping me find native podcasts, YouTube channels, and articles that are just a step above my current level (the 80-90% comprehension sweet spot).

Media Deconstruction: Breaking down 2-minute audio clips or short texts that I struggle with, diving deep into natural contexts, prefixes, and nuances.

Collocations & Chunks: Teaching me how words hang out together (e.g., brać pod uwagę, zwracać uwagę) rather than just drilling isolated vocabulary lists. Root Recognition: Helping my brain instantly recognize the root words behind complex case endings and inflections.

Passive-to-Active Warmups: Spending the first 10 minutes of class quizzing me on the words I encountered that week to anchor them in my brain.

Are you a teacher who loves this approach? Or have you worked with a teacher who excels at building vocabulary through native media?Please drop a comment or send me a DM with your rates, availability, and a little bit about your teaching style.

Dziękuję!

Pretty much the title. Kali Audio IN-8G V2 seem to get great reviews with deep enough bass for the type of music I listen to. I'm just concerned them being studio monitors won't perform best in an untreated room.

Pretty much the title. I'm after a DAC with the performance of SU1 but with a remote in around 100 euros range.

Looking at Wharfedale’s smaller floorstander chain:

Diamond 12.3i → Evo 5.3 → Aura 3 → Elycian 3

For an average living room, 2.0 or 2.1 music-first system. Where’s the best bang for the buck, and at what point do you hit diminishing returns?

I know the Elycian 3 is the flagship, but do you really hear the jump from Aura 3 without a high-end amp and perfect room? Is Evo 5.3 the sweet spot, or is Aura 3 worth the extra cash?

Some minor chipping on the corners otherwise in good condition.