hi i'm new to this

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If using iTunes, put your CD into the computer. iTunes will probably auto-get track names. I normally extract the songs to AIFF format first. Then I convert them to mp3 variable bit-rate. The variable bit-rate I choose from Import settings in main window of iTunes preferences. CLick that button, choose format, I choose mp3, then custom bitrate anywhere between 192 to 320 depending on how much I like the particular song(s). Do not filter frequencies below 10 Hz. I then delete the AIFF format songs in iTunes.

iTunes by default uses aac 160 kbps import settings.

Also, make sure stereo is set to normal, quality is set to high. Otherwise you will end up with joint stereo & low-medium quality conversion.

You can then create a playlist, add those freshly converted mp3 songs to it. Then connect iPod & add the playlist across to it.