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NAD VM 130i MDC (Modular Design Construction) 4K video module for select NAD components

MFR # VM130i

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NAD VM 130i

Mark from Kent, WA on 4/24/2023

Verified customer

Works great. Very basic install, no glue or adhesives, all parts aligned perfectly, used a PC for the firmware update. Now wondering about the $200 BluOS upgrade.....

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Great upgrade for my 8 year old T 785

Jeff from Rocklin, CA on 8/16/2021

Verified customer

Nice to have 4K without having to spend $4000 on a new A/V receiver! The card was pretty easy to install, but there aren't really good instructions or video because NAD recommends it be installed at a service center. You will need to buy a USB to serial cable (DB9) cable and will need a flash drive. I purchased the "IKWAN USB Serial Adapter with FTDI Chipset,USB 2.0 to Male DB9 Serial Cable" from Amazon. I needed to download and install the FTDI drivers for the USB/Serial cable. When the card is installed, you will need to upgrade the firmware on the receiver first, then it will prompt you to update BluOS (this is the firmware on the card) which is installed on a USB flash drive which is plugged into the back of the VM130i. You will not have audio from HDMI until you do this (at least that was my experience). Contact support and they will send you links to the firmware for both the receiver and the VM 130i. They recommend disconnecting all sources and speakers when flashing the firmware. You will lose 1 HDMI port with this card, but you gain USB and can add on BlueSound/BluOS.

Pros: Enable 4K and get more life out of your gear! BluOS/Bluesound compatibility.

Cons: Lack of installation instructions or videos. Need to buy a USB to Serial cable and update receiver and card firmware before you can use it OR pay to have it installed at a authorized service center. Will Lose 1 HDMI port.

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NAD VM 130i

Brian from HILLSBOROUGH, NJ on 5/11/2021

Verified customer

Works as expected. 4K video without having to replace my receiver. Install was pretty simple. Shipped same day as I ordered it.

Pros: 4K easy install

Cons: none

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