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iPod directly into amp

What is the ebst way to create an operational system within my limited budget ($600). I own Sonus Faber Grand Pianos and an ipod. Nothing else.

This is going to sound horrible, but I am considering buying a used power amp and pluggin my iPod directly into it? I'm not sure how else I'm going to be able to afford suffient wattage to drive the SFs.

Here are my quesions:
1. What technical and safety considerations exist?
2. Is there another option?
3. What reccos do you have for an amp in this price range in the event this is feasible?

Here's the reason I ask.
dvvilkins

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dvvilkins OP
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Thank you all for the feedback. So, the concensus seems to be integrated amp.

I do in fact own a docking station from Apple, so line out wouldn't cut into my budget.
dvvilkins OP
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Thanks for all the feedback. I've noticed that some of the McIntosh amps have imput sensitivity adjustments in the form of a switch (0.75V/2.5V) in the back and an input gain knob in the front to further adjust the sentitivity.

Does this provide any additional options? For example, could I connect the ipod line-in to the amp and then use the gain knobs as volume knobs?
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