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works great and really on the deck, nothing wrong with MP3s.

Can get the docking station to keep the iPod charged up or just get a cable with the headphone plug on one end, RCA on the other (probably $10-15).

As for ripping, I just use iTunes. It rips then sorts into artist directories all on it's own. Know a few people who detest iTunes and use Media Monkey for everything.

iPod and computer speakers work well also for just for a quick/simple system. Got computer speakers on all my Radar sites, just plug into the headphone jack of the iPod.