Thx! Sounds like sound (ahem) advice. I'm now looking at the rio unit, the receiver and an amp. Not having a CD isn't a big deal in this case - just rip it and drop it onto the HD.

The subwoofer will have to wait, though I intend to think through that when shopping for an amp. Crutchfield, here I come ...
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