Unfortunately I did not think to run wires when gutting and remodeling the kitchen. Now I'm looking for a smallish system that would still sound good (like a real stereo vs. little tinny box). Proposing the following:

Receiver w/ CD Player & Ipod compatible: NAD C715

http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-receivers/C715-Compact-Music-Systems

Bookshelf Speakers: Klipsch RB51

http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/rb-51.aspx

What do you think? Does anyone have experience with either of these? Thanks for any comments, suggestions.

Here is a link that might be useful: NAD C715