Hi again, is the A3000 still going OK?
Since you're looking at using other audio sources, it's probably cheapest and easiest just to buy yourself a simple audio mixer. That'll do everything you want, all input levels are easily catered for and stereo to mono is no problem.
That also takes care of your connectors, a box to house it in, a power supply to drive it.
Dick Smith used to do something ideal for about $30, but they no longer list it. Keep an eye out on
TradeMe as there's bound to be something turn up on there sooner or later.
There's always Ebay if you like giving money to dodgy weirdos who take pleasure in ripping you off.