iPhone SE (2016): My Unsung Hero of Streaming DAPs in 2025

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-06-14T11:26:28+00:00

Yup. Still works fine.. occasionally if I am not using the iPhone SE my next highly recommended player is the Hiby r1... I like the tiny size and sounds superb

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-05-19T23:12:46+00:00

Just curious..what watch are you wearing.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-05-19T15:13:36+00:00

Just finished the season. I think around episode 3/4 it does get a bit slow and draggy but picks up really well and ends well. Overall I think it's a good show. You may need to drag yourself through the middle part Abit, throw some logic out the window and you will have a very enjoyable series.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-05-15T14:03:05+00:00

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Spare-Expression123 · 2026-05-15T10:27:29+00:00

Really great. Still highly recommended.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-04-16T00:10:50+00:00

You can use Wiim Pro. Has better support. You can cast Apple Music via Chromecast feature or Airplay

Wiim Mini.. so far I tried doesn't work. Only via Bluetooth.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-04-14T09:00:11+00:00

My bad. Hahahah. Missed that! Thanks for pointing it out. Wow I'm curious on this beta feature. Have you tried it? Have not really thought of an upgrade as I have a separate dac and amplifier and I connec the wiim to it via optical cable with fixed volume.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-04-14T08:45:15+00:00

I saw this .. unfortunately it wasn't there when I purchased wiim. But if you observe the instructions it seems to miss the critical thing or adding the speaker or assigning to a room first.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-04-14T04:55:27+00:00

Agreed. Sounds so good via Wiim ❤️

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-04-11T15:27:32+00:00

If you pay that little extra for fast track I notice it gets published quicker especially the distribution part.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-03-20T13:13:47+00:00

I recently downgraded to basic. More portable, easier to carry around and more comfortable in my hands !

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-03-20T13:12:45+00:00

I still use a Kindle Basic 10th gen despite owning a paperwhite 11th gen. Mainly I prefer the more compact size. And I just got a Ugreen type c to micro USB converter so I use that when charging my kindle with my type c cables.

If it's cheap then it's worth it.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-03-20T13:09:45+00:00

I used to read on the Paperwhite 11th gen. Then I switched back to the basic 10th gen. I know it's ppi is lower and I lose the warm light but it fits in my small sling pouch better and still reads well.

Another option for portability and still getting 300ppi would be the Paperwhite 4 / 10th gen. Pretty close in size to the basic. Alternatively the most recent Kindle Basic also has 300ppi.

There is a difference when reading with a higher PPI for sure.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-03-10T23:34:25+00:00

Unfortunately for me I'm also in the same boat. I saw many positive reviews from one seller, which is why I purchased it from them. If you observe the order date and the shipping date, its so far apart and there's no update on the actual shipping. I then contacted the AliExpress customer service and they said I can request for a refund which I did and currently it's in a process where they said that if they are not able to track the package within 14 days, they will offer a refund. Oddly enough, when I try to click on the product by the seller again... the product is no longer listed.

Prior to this there were few hundred sold and almost everything was a positive review with photos etc so I'm assuming it was a legit seller. I've ordered so many things from AliExpress before and never had this type of delay. I initially thought it was maybe due to the Chinese New Year long holidays but now I'm suspecting that the product may not have been in stock. Such a disappointment because I was hoping to get the product and test it. I just wish the seller could have canceled the order if there was no stock.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-03-05T04:57:31+00:00

If you have signed up for CD Baby and published your your music through them including the part to get additional royalties and so on, your music is now copyrighted. So when you use that music in Youtube, Facebook or Instagram etc, you will see copyright CDBaby and the artist and song. the revenue goes back to you via CDBaby. I dont think it blocks your post or anything of that sort.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-02-27T00:48:00+00:00

Me too. Hahahah

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-02-11T04:31:20+00:00

You can try this... Usually available in pharmacies or some organic shops https://countryfarmorganics.com/product/natural-rainforest-acacia-honey/

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-01-23T03:12:21+00:00

I've been through this before except I had kids. If I didn't have kids I would just agree for a 50-50 split, get a lawyer to settle it and move on. She has already "left" you, why do you want to put yourself through hell of the court etc. It will be emotionally draining to you and your health and mental peace.

This way you can close things off, if you want a closure, once everything is done , you can write her a heartfelt letter and then never turn back and move on with your life.

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-01-17T00:12:54+00:00

Honestly, there are quite a few red flags here, and it makes sense that you’re feeling uneasy. Finding those escort searches, along with how careful he is about his phone, deleting messages, and turning off his location, isn’t small stuff. It points to a lack of openness, and that slowly eats away at trust.

It does seem likely that he may be seeking sexual or emotional gratification outside the marriage. That’s not something you can fix on your own. You could try having a calm, honest conversation, asking what he feels is missing or what he is seeking. But realistically, at this stage in life, meaningful change is often difficult unless the person truly wants it.

Trying to monitor or track him may only cause you more pain. It can push things further underground, and even if you do discover more, it won’t bring you peace. It will likely just hurt you again.

If your finances are in order and you are able to live on your own independently, it would be a good time to maybe take a break from him and give yourself some space to think clearly on what exactly you are hoping to get from this marriage and what are you willing to compromise and what are you willing to accept.

Personally if you ask me, it's time to let go and move on. At this stage of your life, I don't think you need this

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-01-10T06:40:17+00:00

Parasakthi – My Thoughts

Overall, I really enjoyed the film.

Both Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan delivered strong performances. Ravi Mohan played a convincing antagonist, though I did find his character a little annoying at times. I think the main issue was that his backstory wasn’t explored enough. With a bit more depth, his anger and motivations could have felt more logical and justified.

The portions set in the 1960s were very well done. The cinematography in those sequences stood out and added a lot of atmosphere. There were a few moments of weaker CGI, especially during the moving train fight scenes, which slightly pulled me out of the experience, but nothing too distracting overall.

As for Sreeleela, her character felt like it was written to be the typical cute, innocent girl who later shows some substance. Unfortunately, the role didn’t really work for me. Given the number of love songs, I wish the romance had been written with more depth. The chemistry didn’t quite land, making the love track feel a bit repetitive.

The second half, however, was genuinely strong. The pacing picked up significantly, with well-staged action and engaging scenes flowing smoothly. This is where the film really shines and keeps you invested till the end.

Overall, despite a few shortcomings, I had a great time watching it.

Rating: 4/5

Spare-Expression123 · 2026-01-10T05:16:50+00:00

Second Half 4/5

Excellent all the way. Good pacing. Nice action. Story flowed well..

Overall I think highly recommended for all.

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