[ramonesfreak]

The best way to achieve what you want/need is to either buy one of those compact shelf systems from a store like best buy... The ones where everything is built into one unit with speakers that you can place where you want.

Or what I would prefer is to go out and buy, within your set budget, a cd player, amp, and small book shelf speakers and be done with it. Doesn't sound like your need to be spending thousands on a fancy stereo.

The fact is, if you were using an iPod for your source, you would have a lot more options for size, price and style. Perhaps you should make an effort to become comfortable with this technology now rather than later. I too have CDs and vinyl but like the convenience of my iPod. If u can work your iPhone's basic functions you can certainly learn how to use an iPod. You do not need a fancy computer to set it up, just the basics with an Internet connection will do