Merganser, you'll have to excuse me on this one, but if redbook CD has a place here so does the ipod with its cabaility to store about 80 CD's in redbook quality.
Round, I have read about similar problems before:
Troubleshooting the iPod and iPod mini
Have fun enjoying your music anywhere you go. Good luck
Rene
Round, I have read about similar problems before:
Troubleshooting the iPod and iPod mini
Sounds dropouts, pauses [Added May 28th, 2004]
The iPod and iPod mini both sport a 32MB RAM buffer. When a track commences, the iPod caches the audio (up to 25 minutes) in the buffer, allowing for uninterrupted play if the hard drive is disrupted, as well as increasing battery life by accessing the hard disk less frequently.
If files exceed this 32MB buffer, the iPod has to re-access its hard drive, in some cases causing the audio dropout.
Have fun enjoying your music anywhere you go. Good luck
Rene