THE LITTLE BLACK BOX, 399.00 ABSOLUTLY NUTS

Testpilot   At this point and time I have several VPI tonearms that would be a plug and play, but I don't care for uni-pivot tonearms.......But I like the VPI drive system....So at some point I would use a Rega 700 tonearm wired with XLR connectors.....Will

The dealers aren't talking about it too much yet, but we do have a gimbal option now :)  Totally agree, the uni-pivot can be a pain to deal with and we have been long overdue for having a gimbal option.

Regarding the price of the box, we always try to do the best we can to keep the costs down/fair while still being able to keep the doors open and the lights on.  The XLR junction box is a low volume item as well using the Nordost wire (the cost of wire is a whole forum thread in of itself), and the parts are sourced in the USA.  A lot of it is because of the low volume and additional cost of the components.  Our standard RCA is $200 with standard wire and $300 with Nordost.  Hope that helps on the insight of the pricing.

Matt     I've tried to do business with your company with no success , There was a time I could call Harry and get what I needed in as few as a couple days.....But VPI has decided that dealing direct with customers was no good.....The closest dealer is 400 miles from here so that doesn't work very well.....I have about six VPI turntable systems that I can't maintain because I can't get parts, so I'm trying to convert to a VPI , Rega system......That doesn't seem to be working either.....Dealers don't want to order and sell something unless they make 200 % mark-up, so its had to order a belt or something like that with any success , and if you get the wrong part you really have problems.....Communication, that's the solution ......Will

Hey Will, you can still give us a buzz and talk to us :) you will more than likely get me instead of my dad, unless you happen to catch him on a Tuesday or Thursday.  We do support and direct dealers through our dealership first but are happy to jump in directly when we get the sense that you aren't getting the appropriate dealer support.  It is always a tough balance.  If you want to talk gimbal arms or XLR junction boxes give me a buzz and we can kick it all around.  732-583-6895.

@willemj  " Long live the stupidity of the rich. "

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