Couldn't agree more. Why would anyone buy it in the first place ? ... in my case, I wouldn't have done so if I'd done my research properly and realised it had a microphone.

Thanks again - really appreciate the detailed answer, with illustrative photo. Your point about WiiM possibly scanning for healthy microphone makes sense ... even if I managed not butcher it or brick it. More to my level of skill ! Again, not beyond my abilities Not sure if I could...

Long time reader, first time poster ... always interested in the banter, but especially Jason's background stories and the knowledge shared by senior posters like ArmchairPhilosopher. Very happy owner of two Schiit stacks (different rooms :- different combinations of Modi / MB2 / Loki Mini+ /...