I would like to sync my ipod touch with my iMac but I'm afraid of losing data how can i do this without buying non apple software

i have recently changed from windows to apple, i have my whole record collection on an ipod touch, i have successfuly transfered my music data from my old computer but i am affraid to sync the ipod touch incase something goes missing also for some reason i have numerous duplicates and dont want to have them on my touch i have seen that there is software on the market to help with this problem but i am reluctant to use non apple software on my new computer can anyone help.

Tough spot if you want Apple only SW, no idea where you can get where you want without some decent 3rd party SW, which as a rule outshines Apple's SW by light years.

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    Sanmannyer wrote:
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