Unfortunately I don't think this will help here... I was not referring to local playlist files, but to the custom radio.txt file, which can be filled with a list of URL's to internet radio stations. If I put in links to radio stations using Shoutcast (where the links end in .pls) these lines...

@Joe Bloggs, do you think it would be possible for Hiby to add support for Shoutcast *.pls URL's in the custom radio.txt? Right now, radio.txt only works with *.mp3 or *.m3u8 URL's, while most Shoutcast URL's are *.pls (or sometimes *.m3u which also seems to be filtered out) I like my Hiby R3...

Does anyone here know of a way to get the custom radio feature to work with Shoutcast internet radio streams, or would that require a change in the HibyOS firmware? Right now, radio.txt only works with *.mp3 or *.m3u8 links, while most Shoutcast URL's are *.pls (or sometimes *.m3u which also...

I really do hope Hiby will release a HibyOS firmware update that will scroll long file/folder names!

I asked Hidizs about the HBC3000 and got a quick and friendly response: So it does have dual crystal oscillators which could reduce jitter some more compared to using DAC PLL clock and internal jitter reduction. Maybe this could improve signal quality for different sample rates and USB mode...

LOL. I'm still using a Rockboxed Sansa Clip+. Still love the tiny size! I am thinking about buying an AP80 or AP80 Pro at the moment. So AP80 Pro has a little less battery life even when used single ended. Personally I've never experienced balanced but I don't expect to hear a huge difference...