I also have problems connecting my iPod Classic to my Z130. Like you, I want to keep dedicated music device constantly connected. Also, I like having all my music with me and an iPhone or an iPod touch does not have enough capacity. My problem occurs a couple times a week. Randomly, the iPod will reset and start playing the first song listed under the first artist. This will happen either when the unit starts or when changing playlists. I've done a hard reset and restored the iPod a couple times, but the problem continues. It's quite annoying, but not annoying enough to buy another iPod.