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101978 $USD RRP: $550.00
Inflation Adjusted $USD RRP: $1,996.00
Today they remain virtually unknown but Vector Research was a small company based in Chatsworth California that produced high quality audio gear and was in direct competition with the likes of NAD, Luxman & Harman Kardon. This Receiver, the VR-7000 is an absolutely stunning performer that outshines many renowned brands and models priced for thousand’s of dollars.
The original lineup from Vector Research were produced by Crown Radio of Japan and share more than a passing resemblance to many NAD and Rotel units from the same era. Vector Research clearly was taking aim at the top brands by developing products for the high end of the market with units priced at the time for $1000.00USD MSRP (that’s > $3,600.00 USD in 2014 coin!). However be wary of the later models from Vector Research which were manufactured by NEC, they are just not in the same league as the originals.
The VR-7000 is very conservatively rated at 65 Watts RMS Per Channel at 8 ohms and 105 Watts RMS Per Channel at 4 ohms with 0.01% THD.
This Receiver is one of those rare surprises, its sound is simply stunning and in more than one opinion it out performs many of the big names. Snappy and precise with enough power to back it up, the sound is zero coloration and ultra fast, not even Yamaha high power amps sound this fast! By the way it sounds the damping factor for this machine appears to be in 200-300 range. You will be impressed, because it makes passive speakers (this means, all consumer models) sound as if they were active speakers.
This is a rare and magnificent amp, the second best model in the line and the first generation Vector Research built to pro standards. Today you would pay hundreds of dollars more for any comparable vintage amp in the same class such as a Marantz 2265.
- All three sections of this receiver are designed as if they were separates.
- The box and knobs/switches are all metal.
- Block diagram is printed on top of the case, only a few high end Sansui amps had that feature (AU-11000, AU-20000, Professional and Definition series)
- The DC circuit layout uses twin pairs of matched discreet black/green NEC output transistors; huge power transformer allows for easy handling of transients and real-time resolving of dynamic peaks in full-scale music.
- Perfect for pop, dance and rock, and excellent with everything else.
Specifications:
65 WPC RMS /8 Ohms
105 WPC RMS /4 Ohms
220 WPC Dynamic power /8 ohms
0.01% THD
Power Consumption Rated at 420 Watts
1978, Japan
Dimensions: 17 1/2″ x 14 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
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Jesse
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I am a proud owner of this amp
Compared it a new marantz high end head unit @35 watts per channel playing hd music @ 5mhz not 44.1 khz …..smoked it
Michael E Jaye
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can you find me vector research set of components..mus be pristine..more than willing to pay for condition
Randy leno
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9500, 800, 100
Keith
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I have a Vector Research VR-7000 in perfect pristine condition in the original box! Will be glad to send pics. I purchased it new at Custom Hi-Fi in Richardson, Tx in approximately 1974-1975 as my first quality audio equipment after graduating from high school. I used it until around 1999, then put it back in the box. It has always performed perfectly. I would love for someone who appreciates it’s vintage quality as the 2nd owner. I will follow any follow-up comments to see if there is any interest.
John Jarrett
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Is your VR-7000 still available?
Larry
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Hi Keith,if you still have it, let me know how much you asking for.
RIch Rau
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Do you still have the VR-7000 by chance? I’m very interested!
Charlie
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Hi Keith – Following up here one more time. I’m very interested in your receiver and would love to talk further. Let me know if you’re still looking to sell! Best,
Charlie
Josh Hughes
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Hi Keith, is your VR 7000 still available? I’m very interested! Thanks!
Josh
James
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Do you still have the Vector Research VR-7000. I live in McKinney. Please advise.
admin Author
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Hi, sorry these items are not for sale, but feel free to post a comment and reach out to the peoples – there is likely someone out there with one.
Jeff
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I have a very good…really…very very good condition VR7000 that I would be willing to finally part with. Love it…but time to move it along if you are interested.
John Jarrett
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Is your VR-7000 still available?
RIch Rau
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Do you still have the VR-7000? Very interested!
Josh Hughes
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Hi Keith, is your VR 7000 still available? Very interested!
Josh Hughes
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I meant Jeff, sorry..
Larry
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Hi Keith / Jeff
I have a VR 7000 and I would like to get a another one for my son. If you still have the unit ,please let me know the sale price that is in your mind.
Thanks
Larry
Charlie
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Hi Keith and Jeff –
I am in search of a receiver to replace my old VR model and would love to talk to either of you further about purchasing your VR7000. If you’re still looking for a buyer, reply to this post and let’s chat.
Best,
Charlie
warren
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HOw do you interpet the date code and how do I know if it was built by NEC or Crown?
Mike
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Can a current CD player (2018) be hooked up to a Vector Research VR 7000 ?
admin Author
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Absolutely! And Bluetooth and more, there is an article I did on this site somewhere about that…
John
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Did that VR7000 ever move?
Randy Miller
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i have a VR7000 that was just unpackaged and setup for the first time in many years. the protection light is illuminated and there is no output. i’ve checked the wiring, power and speakers. all seems to be in order, with the exception of the protection light…
any thoughts?
Rick
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I have 2 78 vr7000’s one works but is in poor shape. The other has an issue with the protection light.
I had it repaired at a local shop but 1 yr later the protection light wont shut off. Any ideas of what is causing my issue?
Thanks
Rick
Jeremy Gilmore
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II have a vector research vr-7000 the one with the wood trim works perfectly I’m looking to sell.Please email me at jgilmore1784@gmail.com