Ipod to home stereo with usb audio port only

I'm trying to connect my ipod to my home stereo but the stereo only has an audio USB port (not RCA L and R audio ports). Is there a cable available that will go from the ipod (or Dock) to a USB audio port?
Thanks

See this for how to connect to a home stereo.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60962

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