ITunes and external amplifier (no Airport Express)

Running iTunes 7.7.1 and want to run line level out of my Macbook Pro directly into my external amplifier. I've got the right cable (I think) and have set up my receiver/amp properly (running the left/right into the CD audio in). However, I can't get the signal to make it through to the speakers. My receiver is old enough that it doesn't tell me if a signal is coming in, but I can't see any reason it wouldn't be (and I know the receiver works). I can hook up ear buds to the headphones port and hear the music as well. I shouldn't need an Airport Express for this direct connection, should I?
Any ideas? Any preferences in iTunes that I need to get set correctly? Thanks.

There are no settings in iTunes other than volume that would affect this. Do other sounds from your Mac play through the amp (e.g. system sounds or sounds from a web site)? If not, then check the Sound system preference and make sure the appropriate output is selected. If it is, you may have a bad cable (it needs to be a 1/8" stereo to dual RCA) or something misset on the amp.
Hope this helps.

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