What is the best quality boom box w/cd player.

JVC Kaboom is the way to go!

Thank you all for your advice. I ended up purchasing the JVC RV-NB52 "Kaboom" Box for less than $265 delivered.

http://www.jr.com/jvc/pe/JVC_RVNB52/

What a fantastic website Audiogon is! Great advice no matter what the price.

I like the products by Logitech. The best docking station for $100. Simply put in a iPod and hit random. We own three, and my 2 and 1 year old grandsons love them.

How does the tape deck in it sound if you tried it?

You can connect a variety of devices using a simple cable. We took an old iPod and loaded it with children's music and calming music. They listen to it all night. The sound is amazing for the size. Got 5 stars recently by the leading UK Home Theatre magazine. Build like a brick.