thanks for the info.  I will keep it in mind.
Richard
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: off topic accessible sterios


Here's what I recently bought.

Sony CD Boombox with AM/FM Tuner and MP3 Playback
Model: ZSH10CP
Built tough, this heavy-duty CD boombox is perfect for the jobsite, workshop
or backyard.
The rugged and durable design incorporates a water- and dust-resistant seal
that
protects your boombox from the elements.

Product Features
Plays CD, CD-R/RW, MP3s, ATRAC3s and ATRAC3plus formats
Digital AM/FM stereo tuner with 30 station presets (10 AM, 20 FM)
Large controls allow easy operation even when wearing thick gloves
Protective safe guard bar keeps the boombox safe from stacking items and
falling
debris while also functioning as a carrying handle
CD modes include program, shuffle and repeat
Bass reflex speaker system
Line-in for digital music players
Water- and dust-resistant; air-tight CD lid; protective safe grilles and
guard
Fits on most shelves
Product Details
Warranty Terms - Parts
1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labor
90 days limited
Product Height
6-1/16"
Product Width
20-1/8"
Product Weight
7.1 lbs.
Product Depth
9-3/5"
CD Capacity
1
Power (Watts per Channel)
2.3W
Speaker Quantity
2
Speaker Size
4"
Speaker Type
Bass reflex
Bass Boost
Yes
Water-Resistant Case
Yes
Impact-Resistant Case
Yes
Battery Size
D
Battery Quantity
6 (not included)
Battery Life
Up to 45 hours
Tuner Bands
AM/FM
Tuner Type
Digital AM/FM
Tuner Preset Quantity
30
Station Presets
10 AM, 20 FM
Display Type
4-line LCD
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
10%
Graphic Equalizer
Yes
CD Track Programming
Yes
Random/Repeat
Yes
MP3 Playback Capability
Yes

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 9:43 AM
Subject: off topic accessible sterios


> Hi;
> I am somewhat curious if anyone has found any particularly accessible
> stereo
> receivers or bookshelf systems?  I am not necessarily looking for
> something
> that is particularly high end?  I have a rather nice sony bookshelf system
> with cd changer, two cassette decks etc but its getting old and I never
> figured out 50% of the buttons.  The presets were fairly unusable which
> was
> a pain.  My wife says I should sell it along with the house but then I
> have
> to go shopping and everyone is probably right that newer systems have lots
> of menus.
> Richard
>