If there's a more appropriate NG for this, please let me know ...
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Okay, okay, i'm not an audiophile, or at least, not anymore. I've been
without any stereo but a computer and speakers/woofer for a while now, since
i got divorced and left behind my old Marantz amp/component
system/turntable, etc.

For now, i want to buy a so-called compact or mini-system (is that even the
right terminology?) as i understand they've improved in quality since i used
to hate even the concept of them ten years ago. But i need something that
takes up very little room, and for now i don't care about serious audiophile
quality.

I need a turntable with it, or if there's no such thing as a decent
turntable with these mini-systems, then i need one that takes turntable
input. I need a good quality dubbing deck as part of it, and i definitely
need at least one set of stereo line-outs, and at least one set of aux
stereo line-ins (for TV, computer sound out, or a third cassette deck).

Cost is somewhat of a concern as well as size, but i'd like to know how much
i'd pay in the United States for these features primarily, then sacrifice
from there if i need too. Still, if i could get what i need for less than
$350 i'd be happy. I'd reluctantly spend up to about $500 if i had to, but
probably no more than that under any circumstances.

Also wondering where the place to find any recommended products will be -
internet, corporate ugliness like WalMart and Best Buy , or chain
electronics stores such as Rex Appliances (which i think is a locally-owned
franchise, i'm not sure). Any help *greatly* appreciated!

-Steve