Best way to Connect IPOD to Hi-Fi.

Belkin make a decent iPod 'Y' cable (stereo 3.5mm plug to 2 RCA's), about $30. I have one and it does a great job.

For better sound, Apple make a well-regarded ipod dock for about $100, (uses the line-out of the ipod rather than the headphone jack, bypassing the ipod's volume control) and connect that to any line-level input on your amp.

I paid $20 for an Ipod dock out to RCA's. Belkin i think. Sounded much better than the mini out to RCA.

We have had wonderful results with Both Kimber Hero and Kimber Silver Streak.
This cable is available in sizes sizes from 1/2 met 1 met 1.5 and longer if needed. My take on the Hero was nice open solid bass line The Silver streak took on a another level of transparency both are great values and support is 1st class if service were ever needed.
Cheers Johnnyr

Before I bought Wadia iTransport, I used Zu Cable Pivot directly from iPod to pre, and it sounded pretty darn good. Paid about $40 on eBay. Very well-made cable.

Neal

Hopefully you have a LOD