Old speakers

What would be the best way to hook my ipod up to an older stereo system that uses the black/red stereo wires? I'd prefer just to use the large speakers and not have to go through the stereo receiver if at all possible. Is there a converter I could use to hook the speakers up to an airport express? Thanks for the help.

You will have to go thru the receiver to amplify the signal.
The iPod signal is to small to drive normal speakers by itself.

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