Rat Shack has a little Sherwood on sale for $80. That's new-in-box with full warranty and it's got enough power to drive most speakers (including vintage)one would realistically (pun intended) consider pairing with it.
I've recommended these to friends in the past and have no regrrets. Neither do my friends. It ain't high end (whatever that is) but for a newbie it's a tremendous way to get yer feet wet.
They also have a pair of small Sony speakers for $35/pair but since I've never heard them I won't say much more.