Well, I did say I wouldn't buy a *new* receiver that lacked sync
detection, but that's not to say that there aren't lots of older
receivers (like the Drake R7) that are worth acquiring. If I saw a good
deal on an R7, I'd be tempted. However, if I were buying a brand
spanking new receiver, I would not consider buying one without sync
detection. Especially in the case of tabletops, there's simply *no
excuse* for them not to have sync detection now. It'd be like buying a
new Mercedes sedan that lacks power steering.

Steve