Well, I started playing my CD's & then learned it's NOT just 1 CD that has the sound 'dropping out  for a few seconds'. It's the player itself!  So I'm trying to figure out how to 'hear' YT music through the boombox--since it has good sound. However, my boombox doesn't have an AUX plug.. I found a couple of  'players' (I don't need the Cassette player since I no longer have any of those).  But I'm not sure I can rationalize the 'want vs need, ' LOL.   For now, I'll try to 'listen' via my tiny Bluetooth here on the computer. But it, as well as the internal speakers are VERY LOW. I have to turn the volume way up!  I have  more idea to try, so wish me luck.