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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.
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heyitsmedusty
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You'll definitely want a dock for your iPod that goes into the amp. This is the one that I currently use, but at an amazing price that I just saw on a deal site:

http://www.onsale.com/shop/detail~dpno~564547~descr~Kensington-Stereo+Dock+for+iPod.aspx

It works amazing, doesn't use the headphone jack, and has a remote. The only tricky thing is that when you first plug it in you have to use the remote (not the ipod or the amp) to turn the volume all the up for the the output of the dock.

If your music is encoded at a high enough bitrate, you will enjoy this immensely.
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