Hi Fi Dealer in New York City?

A second vote for John Rutan at Audio Connection in Verona. Very nice guy and good stuff to listen to. I bought several things there when I lived on the east coast and had several very enjoyable and informative listening sessions with him. He is a real music lover.
I don't know his name, or if he still works there, but avoid a short middle age twerp with a moustache and glasses. He was rude to me several times although he didn't wait on me. He actually asked me to leave a listening room where I was seated off in a corner so he could be alone with the people he was doing a demo for.
Still a great store to visit.

How about Stereo Exchange?

627 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
(212) 505-1111

If you really can't make it to Verona to Audio Connection (and John's place is not really near a railroad station, though you might be able to take a DeCamp bus from the Port Authority there), you might check out Innovative Audio. My visits there in the past were pleasant, and they have a good inventory of equipment in various price ranges. I haven't been there for a while, though; they seem to have a home theater/designer flavor on their website. And Sound By Singer certainly is different from what it used to be, judging from the website--closer to what Andy started out from, though now it's by appointment only. Given the brands he's carrying, it looks like you would have a number of price levels to choose from with a bit of variety. Might be worth a call, I can feel comfortable that he would have things set up properly. And if you can get to NJ, I would also recommend CSA Audio in Upper Montclair (they are also a few blocks from a railroad station that goes from Penn Station), they have a good selection with quality brands and I have used them for years along with Audio Connection.

Thanks folks!!!!! I appreciate the help.

In Living Stereo and Audio Arts. In Living Stereo has real world gear to the esoteric, Audio Arts is cool but can get a little up there. Both would appreciate appointments so you can enjoy yourself. In Living Stereo also sells vinyl. Isn't Singer no longer in a storefront?