Thanks for your inputs, peeps.
I already have a large guitar amp that I can plug into a small DJ cd player, with inputs for mics and stuff--but I can not be screwing around with set up for a private party. In trying to upgrade my *portable* sound system, my hubby (with the best of intentions) has made the whole thing complicated and worse, a time sink. He used to come with me to my gigs and do set up, but not so much any more. So it *has* to be an easily manageable plug and play set up. (I have never had to resort to using batteries, thank goodness.)
I don't use mics, although I would like to be able to use my amp for those rare occasions it's called for.
20-ish lbs is no problem for me. Especially if there's a shoulder strap (like on the Kaboom). I will lalso ook into that Milwaukee portable jobsite radio mentioned, thanks.
