which budget FM Tuner

Well, it would help if we had some idea of what you might like. But if into silver faced gear the Kenwood KT-7300 was only second to the 8300 in its day in the Kenwood lineup. But I think your budget rules out the 8300. I know the KT-7500 is a tweakers dream as it lends itself more easily to modification.

I currently own two 7300s and I’m very happy with their performance. If you look at my picture gallery recently posted you can see what it looks like. Or you can check the link I provided below to a picture off the net.

Martin

http://plex.gr/upload/KENWOOD%20KT-7300%202.jpg

There are a number of Sansui TU 717 tuners for sale on eBay in your price range.
Kenny

+1 to Sansui TU717

At the sub-$200 range, it's generally a just-pick-one exercise with nil to minimal differences in performance between them.