Open Request to Apple: Time to update the iPod Classic

I do not have a question.  What I have is a request.
For years, I, like many people, have relied on MP3s for my music.  For the longest time, I thought an MP3 playing through my car stereo sounded great.  However, times have changed and so have stock car stereos.
I recently purchased a used 2008 Volvo S80 and the stock stereo system sounds unbelievable.  Sure, there will be people who will laugh when they read that statement, but it is the truth.  When I heard how awesome it sounded, I loaded an MP3 and an Apple Lossless version of my favorite song onto my iPhone and listened to both.  The difference was so shocking that I have been redoing my entire collection in Apple Lossless.
I have read several reviews about Apple Lossless songs on the iPod Classic.  The only reason I even considered the iPod Classic was because it has a huge amount of storage.  However, I read about Apple Lossless songs skipping because the cache in the iPod Classic is not very large.  I also read that the DACs in the iPod Classic don't hold a candle to the DACs in the iPhones.
I understand Apple seems to be focused on making extremely small electronics.  I have no problem with that.  However, a revamp of the iPad Classic is in order.  Yes, I realize the iPod Touch offers improved DACs and can likely handle Apple Lossless songs without skipping.  Regardless, having a max capacity of 64 GB doesn't cut it.  Additionally, I don't need the fancy touch screen, camera and apps to play music.  That is why I have an iPhone.  Next, Apple Lossless songs are HUGE and for good reason.  An Apple Lossless album is even bigger. 
My iPhone is maxed out.  The time has come.  Surely with Apple's cash, there is a supplier who can offer increased flash storage for the iPod.  FLAC support would also be nice for those who don't want to be locked into Apple Lossless (which doesn't work well with other software).

Hello sevendustweb,
Apple does not read these posts or threads.  You would be better off leaving them feedback on this page.
Apple - iPod Classic - Feedback
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