Noise on music output from OS9 Powerbook G3

I have a Powerbook G3 laptop and hate throwing working Macs away!!!!
Having replaced OS8 with OS 9.1 (OS (9.2 wouldn't install), I installed iTunes 2.0.4, I know it said it had to be a Mac with a USB, but I persevered...
Both were successful, and work very well 'internally', and the mini stereo jack output to a Marshall PA amp works, but with an unacceptable level of 'noise'.
I was going to give up, but checked a CD in AppleCD Audio Player, and the 'noise' was identical, so I concluded it's a general, not iTunes specific problem.
Has anyone come across this problem and solved it. I'm short of cash, but full of imagination...
pmjps!

Thanks Don,
I found an unused and still sealed gold plated stereo minijack to phono connector among the many things that I have never thrown away. My Marshall has a phono input on the aux channel. That reduced the 'noise' considerably!!! I changed the mains cable on the Marshall for a brand new one, and with a lot of wiggling in it's socket on the back of the Marshall.... Hey Presto... almost no noise at all. Very acceptable! So thank you very, very much.
Next problem-ette...
Can I import an MP3 (a paid for and downloaded musicians backing track) into Garage Band? I want to extend the song by cutting a verse and solo from the middle and adding it in to allow for a further verse and solo to lengthen the song? I have GarageBand version 3.0.5 (104.10) running on Mac OS10.5.8, but I can do stuff on more powefull macs if necessary.
Next, I want to add a har I have SM58 microphone, and a Berringer mixer, but I don't know how to connect it to the Mac, if it's possible even...
Finally, for now, can I then save and export what I've done as an MP3 and play it with iTunes again on the G3?
Sorry to be so 'demanding', but maybe you or your colleagues know some of the answers...
It's a lovely weekend ahead in Essex, so if you're in the south of England, have a warm and enjoyable weekend.
Paul

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