Apple style universal dock with sound?

I keep my touch on my end table along with a clock radio I'd like to ditch.
Only trouble is that the dock doesn't emit sound. Yes, there are oddles of dock stations with speakers; they're overkill. I had purchased a few of those 'lego' style speakers, which btw work fine, and I was wondering if there were a dock with the footprint of the Apple style dock yet with some sound.
Doesn't have to be concert quality, just for use a clock radio or reading; it should have 2 30pin connectors: one for ipod to sit on, the for standard usb to wall charger. Should be usable without external power (If the 'lego' speakers I mentioned had another 30pin connector for power, that'd be darn close); A one or two micro speakers built in. No remote or other frills needs. Just simple dock with sound.
Does such a beast exist?

it should have 2 30pin connectors: one for ipod to sit on, the for standard usb to wall charger.
You want the other connector to do what? You want one connector to play into speakers and the other only to charge?
The iPod sitting in the 30 pin dock connector charges.
Don't know any that have speakers and two 30 pin connectors.
-> Apple - iPod speakers
-> Best Buy - iPod Speakers

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