Fixing up old garage stereo

[Metallover]

Well, I got an old stereo at a garage sale a couple summers ago for $5. It worked pretty good. Near the end of last summer the spekers started sucking. I just found out it's because someone (probably me) effed up the speaker wires.

The main goal of fixing this thing up is adding mp3 campatibility. Just checked and there is a couple a/v inputs along with a left and right mic input. I need stereo input. I also want to amplify the input signal slightly so I dont drain the battery in my ipod having the volume cranked up all the way when I'm listening. I don't like changing the volume on the stereo...

Any suggestions or if you know how I can amplify the input let me know. I hope to have most of it done by later tonight. I'll post pics.