Ipod or MP3 for hold music; mono adapter?


We are in need of a new music server for our on hold music here at the office. We have been using a 5 cd changer on constant shuffle & it has never really worked to our satisfaction. I am Ipod Mp3 illiterate so please bear with me.
First can this be done? It needs to run 24/7 and I don't really care about quantity of songs.
Second it need to be able to be plugged in and charged of course & able to stay on play in case of even short power putages.
Third (and this may be a hangup) it needs to be in mono. If there isn't a player that will play in mono, can we plug in a mono headphone jack or use a stereo jack and run the L&R legs together?
Any insight would be awsome.
Thanks for your time, John
jsd52756

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Thanks for the reply, but we are trying to keep it simple without some sort of subscription, etc. Can 2 channel wires be combined for mono on any type of a device? I seem to remember that mono ear phones have a longer section on the plug sans the R&L insulator. Will this work without frying a player to make a mono output?
Marqueemoon- What would keep the Ipod or Shuffle charged? Someone last night mentioned an MP3 player. I guess I'll go shopping and see what type of simple system I can assemble. Our PH system is semi-old 10-12 years old but a great system. We just need a mono device that plays maybe 5-10 CD's worth of music, repeats forever and stays charged.
Thanks
I ended up using a small mp3 player. Then attached it to a USB to 120volt wall adapter to keep it charged. Seems to work fine. $71 total investment.
-John