I had not.  That helps quite a bit.  It takes a CPU (and therefore battery life) hit, but as long as it's connected to a power source that's a non-issue.

I'm looking forward to the new streamer!  Thanks for the update.

I have the same issue on a Motorola Droid RAZR with Android 4.0.4 ICS in the US.  I've had it happen on AAC+ streams such as http://provisioning.streamtheworld.com/pls/WRBQHD2AAC.pls and http://ministryofsound.sharp-stream.com/playlists/listen.pls.