Couldn't agree more, WDW. I also wouldn't have gotten around to playlist mode if I hadn't read this thread.
BIG difference in sound playing music from a mac mini to a Audiolab MDAC. I too would welcome more usability regarding using playlist mode and any costs involved would be very well spent indeed. I could have spent a lot of ££ on a lead and not got anywhere close to the improvement of voicing and separation of instruments/deeper sound stage that I have experienced with playlist mode. Everyone should try this!