I found too many interruptions on my phone with streaming, which spoiled my appreciation of music I was listening too. I'd rather a specific music listening device like an iPod 5.

Why i use an iPod in 2022 - Best explained by a reddit guy

FAQ

1. Wiki on iPod Classic en.wikipedia.org/wiki
2. Best file format to choose reddit.com/r/ipod/comments

Converters:

1. Perfect for audio - MediaHuman Audio Converter - converting audio
2. Perfect for video - HandBrake - converting to any video format
3. Perfect for audio/audiobooks - freac - converting audio

May help in some cases

1. Apple Music - convert music to a different file format
2. inAudible - converting audio books
3. Audible - online converter
4. dbpoweramp - bulk music converter

How to get audioboks with chapters to your iPod's

1. download your audiobook from Audible
2. convert to .m4b format (doing so you'll get chapters and playback memory support) through inAudible or Audible online converter
3. in some cases, when you heard any noise playing on your iPod, downgrade sound rate to 44,1 kHz

iPod Classic 5/5.5 features the best sound chip and is ideal for custom mods

1. iFlash Quad (upto 1TB flash storage)
2. upto 3000 mAh battery
3. Haptic Engine from iPhone 7
4. Cool colorful front/back plates
5. Bluetooth (internal or external small adapter for 32-pin port )
6. Wireless charging