Vector Research VR-9100 Receiver

[Francis55]

Just picked this up for $40, wondering what it might be worth.

 

[markshan]

VRX-9100? Probably about double what you paid. On the plus side, they are very good sounding, powerful receivers. They are under the radar though so they don't carry as much value as more well known names.

 

[Francis55]

Many thanks for the feedback! Just hooked it up, it sounds way better than my old Yamaha receiver from grad school. It has batteries for what it calls "backup memory." ???

 

[markshan]

To save the FM presets in a power failure.

If you're lucky, you won't find leaking batteries in there when you open it. If you do, try Q-Tips soaked in Pepsi. Yes, I'm serious.

 

[markshan]

My first "real receiver" was a Vector Research bought from Tweeter Etc. back in the mid 80s. My current bedroom system is anchored by a VA-1400 Integrated Amp. I'm a fan.

 

[markshan]

There are rumors that they were made by NAD, but I honestly have no idea if it is true or just made up because of the cosmetic similarities.

 

[sregor]

To save the FM presets in a power failure.

If you're lucky, you won't find leaking batteries in there when you open it. If you do, try Q-Tips soaked in Pepsi. Yes, I'm serious.

+1

There are rumors that they were made by NAD, but I honestly have no idea if it is true or just made up because of the cosmetic similarities.

The original series were made by Crown of Japan. Early NAD were made in Taiwan to European specifications. Internally they are very different. But I agree about the cosmetic similarity. Having both a va-1400 and a VA-1450, I would be a fan too. (also have a VU1500 tuner and VQ100 eq, also a VCX600 but that's not running now (needed heads about 25 years ago.....) But we digress...

 

[Francis55]

The batteries were fine, albeit they looked like the original ones. What do I gain, or lose, by having batteries in vs. leaving them out?

 

[Francis55]

The batteries were fine, albeit they looked like the original ones. What do I gain, or lose, by having batteries in vs. leaving them out?

And while I have your ears, any thoughts on some Boston Acoustics floor speakers, towers, Lynnefield VR-40s? They are on auction and so far running really low (like $30).

 

[markshan]

Your FM presets in a power failure. I would either pull them or replace them. I wouldn't leave the old ones.

 

[markshan]

And while I have your ears, any thoughts on some Boston Acoustics floor speakers, towers, Lynnefield VR-40s? They are on auction and so far running really low (like $30).

Sorry, I've never heard them.

 

[Francis55]

Your FM presets in a power failure. I would either pull them or replace them. I wouldn't leave the old ones.

Yup, already pulled them. thanks.