Here are some links regarding sound system options.

Denon Single CD Player DN615 $299 plus $10 shipping
DN251 Hand Held Remote Control $40.00

CalifoneVariable Speed Player CAL55 $265 plus $10 shipping
Califone Powered Speaker CAL300 $188 + $10 shipping

Pioneer CDJ100S Pro CD Player $299.95

Tivoli Audio PAL Henry Kloss rugged powered speaker & portable radio

List of Variable Speed CD, Cassette Tape Players and powered speakers

Laptop (MBD has an old IBM available) + Winamp or Itunes +Amazing Slow Downer for Windows.

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I believe the Denon & Pioneer need an amp, as well as a powered speaker.

CD player options require migrating music. Alison has done a lot - Thank You!

Laptop option requires training for when it doesn't work right
All options require some training - I think Steve is willing to to Tech training.