I've had *real* issues playing back MP3 files. For example: tunes ending part way through, single tunes appearing as multiple tracks, playback of two different tracks at the same time, skipping between two tunes and ignoring half the stuff on a disk to name but a few. Also I've not yet figured how the 596 decides on the play order.

All the disks play perfectly on my (cheap) Aiwa car stereo.

I use Nero 5.5 and I've tried different media (CDR, CD/RW, 650Mb and 700Mb) but not licked the problems yet. I suppose I should spend some time trying different burning programs and speeds to see if that makes any difference.

Maybe the new firmware will sort it out?

GeoffT.

Geoff Twibell, Sage Partnership Ltd.