Need New Sound System

[Zeno]

My wimpy Aiwa sound system needs to be tossed out the window or shot into small pieces with a shotgun. What I need is a replacement system. I have small needs so all I want is one with reasonable speakers, 3-5 CD player, Radio, Diskette etc and these run about $200-$300 in warehouse stores. I looked at a few and Sony seems the best. These are the smaller compact systems. But I do not want one that looks like the bumper of a 1956 Cadillac. Any Ideas or suggestions? Up to $500 is about all I want to spend.

-Zeno