i figure its best to use marine components but i want to use a mp3 player or i pod if possible but that would require the use of an amp and i have no idea how to hook the mp3 or ipod directly to the amp ?

also does anybody have a suggestion on a place to buy any of these electronics and which ones work the best?

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Chris

try crutchfield.com

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Turbocharged Ecotec,vanogon midshift,Berrien WoodsBuggy wagon.

just get an audio to aux cord. audio side plugs right into amp and aux goes in the top of the ipod.

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check ur local motorcycle shops. i found a system that consists of a small ( bout 2 in by 3 in) control unit that has an amplifier built in, and ur volume controls and a hook up 4 ur ipod(no radio stations though) and 2 speakers. and all the wires. the entire system cost $110.00. great sound. and the speakers r completely water proof and the control unit is water proof 2 a point(as long as u dont submerge it ull probably b fine)i love mine and havent had any probs.very easy install. buggynuts2 has 1 as well.he runs his on his bike he loves his as well