Simplest/cheapest way: get a mini to L/R rca interconnect (Radio Shack,less the $5). Put the mini in the iPod headphone jack and rca's in the L/R aux in on your receiver. Tip: have the iPod volume all the way up and use the vc of the receiver to adjust the level.
Little better: Get an Apple docking station ($50). You still need the mini/rca but the Apple dock charges the iPod (and has its own analog out) so you don't have to monitor the battery level.
That would stay within a "tight budget". If you can/want to go more, let us know.
Little better: Get an Apple docking station ($50). You still need the mini/rca but the Apple dock charges the iPod (and has its own analog out) so you don't have to monitor the battery level.
That would stay within a "tight budget". If you can/want to go more, let us know.