Connecting iPOD to stereo receiver

Sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find anything posted.
I have an 80 gig Fifth Generation iPOD and was wondering if there was a way to connect it to my stereo receiver by use of RCA plugs or other wired means??? I know I could use a radio transmitter but I haven't found one that works very well.
Many thanks in advance,
Rich
PS - Although this is my first time posting a question, you guys and gals have helped me countless times after reading your posts. You're the best!!!
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Hi Rich,
Yes you can buy a simple patch cable from Radio Shack that gives you the stero headphone jack on one side and a pair of RCA jacks on the other and go to your stereo. I have found with mine, using one of those cassette adapters, I do have to crank up the iPod volume to almost max to make it sound the same volume on the car stereo as the other sound sources (radio, CD player, etc.). But other than that, it works fine.
Like this one for $7... http://tinyurl.com/ypo8o6
Or you can buy one of the fancier made for iPod docks that will give you this same ability with some also providing charging power to the ipod as well.
Patrick

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I am trying to connect my iPod to my stereo receiver. I have the 5th generation 30gb iPod. I hooked it up to my stereo (Sony str-de825) with a monster cable through the tape & video inputs and it it sounded low and muddy. When I turned it up the sound the receiver blew.
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Can anyone help with this one?
I am trying to connect my iPod to my stereo receiver.
I have the 5th generation 30gb iPod. I hooked it up
to my stereo (Sony str-de825) with a monster cable
through the tape & video inputs and it it sounded
low and muddy. When I turned it up the sound the
receiver blew.
I now have a new reciever and bought a dock for the
iPod, and I am getting the same crappy sound through
the stereo and don't want to blow it again
(obviously) but would like to be able ot use my iPod
in my stereo. Does anyone have any idea of what's
going on?
Thanks in advance.
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