tuners, the red headed stepchild?

I agree wholly. Besides, it's nice not to keep getting up to change the CD or LP. In budget brands, which ones are good? I am thinking about the new NAD 515. Good means sound-able to make compressed signals sound better - and good signal pulling power.

Whoever says NYC has bad radio either doesn't live here or doesn't listen to the many, many, worthwhile stations and programs.

Every metro are has its NPR at least one classical station. Take away those and all the talk talk stations, and what's left? Limited playlist hip hop, classic rock, and pop? Does NY have eclectic oldies with R&B, wide range classic rock, regularly playing Chicago or Delta Blues or Jazz? Hmmm?

I was looking for an Onkyo Integra 4711 tuner.
Does anyone here have one?

Good used tuners can be had for less than the price of many power cords, interconnects, etc..