iPod directly into amp


What is the ebst way to create an operational system within my limited budget ($600). I own Sonus Faber Grand Pianos and an ipod. Nothing else.

This is going to sound horrible, but I am considering buying a used power amp and pluggin my iPod directly into it? I'm not sure how else I'm going to be able to afford suffient wattage to drive the SFs.

Here are my quesions:
1. What technical and safety considerations exist?
2. Is there another option?
3. What reccos do you have for an amp in this price range in the event this is feasible?

Here's the reason I ask.
dvvilkins
You shouldn't have any problems at all using your ipod as a source and preamp with most amps. The one major problem u may have is having enough output from the headphone amp of the ipod to drive the amp to full power, however, unless you are a headbanger I am sure you will have plenty volume with most amps. I have my mac comp. hooked up to an amp driving a pair of bookshelf speakers, and the sound is surprisingly good.
Why not go for a cheap but powerful and good-sounding NAD integrated? And if your iPod is 4th generation, get it modded by Red Wine Audio. Stunning sound.
There are a lot of decent integrated amps that can be had for $600 or a lot less used. I think this would be a MUCH better option than a power amp.
Popt for one of the Sontic T amps.Son of T IO think the $100 model.Your not going to get muhc volume at $100 or but there are rated 15 and have 3-5 usuable watts.Just don't remember how sensitive your speakers 93=4 db shopuld be able to work.Or get a Harmon Kardon 2 channel reciver of recent vintage cheap.I find their best of cheap recivers.
Chazzbo