Importing from CDs - dropouts

I'm trying to import my collection of CDs, which is several hundred CDs, to my IPod using ITunes. I am not running any other apps during the import/rip process. My settings in ITunes for the import are AAC-128kbps with the error correction checkbox checked and the play songs while converting unchecked. Numerous CDs seem to import correctly but when played back, there are numerous drop-outs, static, etc. Some of the CDs are older and have some scratches, but they do play properly when played in a cd player or on the pc isself.
Any suggestions on what to do next to try and fix the problem?

I hope you'll take this the right way, but I would suggest using a CD ripping program with secure ripping to make sure that the first rip is a charm every time, especially since you're talking about several days of work with this project. Otherwise, it will likely be just a matter of time before you find these random pops and skips on playback with your iPod, and realize that you have to start the whole process over again.
You can, for example, use the freeware programs EAC or foobar2000 to rip your CDs securely, essentially guaranteeing perfect rips every time. Each of these programs can also be configured to encode the output files directly to AAC format using the Nero Digital Audio Codec for use with iTunes and iPod. As an added bonus, iTunes will play back the files gaplessly without even having to determine gapless playback information, which is quite a time saver when you import loads of files into your library or send them to your iPod for the first time.

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