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history of Vector Research 7000

I have an old Vector research 7000 that I use as a tuner. I have it hooked up to a Musical Fidelity A5, an Opinion cd, and Sonus faber home edition speakers. I found it in the garbage and it pulls in stations better than my Denon DRA 335R. Has anyone ever heard of VR, as it is not listed on many websites and I am wondering if I would get better sound with a used Accuphase or McIntosh or something? I live just above NYC. By the way, I don't know much about this hobby now, but I knew even less when an old neighbor passed away and his daughter gave me his Kenwood KT(forgot the model). I thought it was waaaay too big so I tossed it after a few months. Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone. Alan
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jccampbellii
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I bought a Vector Research VR-5000 when I was in college in the 80s.  It is still working great, and have never had a problem with it.  A great sounding, well made, workhorse (I play albums almost every single day) piece of audio equipment that has stood the hands of time.  
I often marvel that it has lasted this long and what a great investment I made back in the day!  
jccampbellii
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I also do not know how well these were made. You do not see many around in nice condition these days for sure.
Sorry but I meant to put this quote in my post.  
I just wanted anyone who is looking at a vintage VR-5000 to consider how happy I have been with mine and how reliable it has been.  I still find it amazing that it has endured as much use as it has and still plays great,  no problems, and no maintenance on it either. I also forgot to add that I bought it new.

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