What cable to buy to connect iPod to my stereo?

hello - i'm about to purchase iPod classic 120, and would like to know what cable i need to buy to be able to connect the iPod directly to my stereo + speakers, w/o having to run it through iTunes. i have an airport, and imagine there is a way to play the iPod through that. thanks in advance!

Hello,
I found good old Radio Shack as well as Wal-Mart carries what you need.
It requires a cord with an 1/4 inch stereo male plug and the other end is a "y" out RCA male jacks. Try to get the cords with "Gold Ends" (end plugs are gold) they play cleaner. I use a 3 ft cord. (they come in variable lengths)
I have left a cord plugged into my stereo ( into an aux. input) all the time, so all I have to do is plug it in and play.
Good luck

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