Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment

My, my , this is bad. I think the price will go up. Daniel, promise no price increase for 2nd batch.

Cheers,

Dear Mesael, I am sorry, but the production costs of the UNI-Pro (linear drive especially) proofed pretty worse in the 1st production run.
Everything with the UNI-Pro is custom designed and many parts needs to be custom made.
Aside from the micrometer screw there are few parts we can actually use without alternation.
The 1st production had a special introduction price and sold out (35 units) within 2 weeks.
Furthermore the ever declining value of the US$ vs the EURO left no choice here but to raise the price and to separate the shipping costs.
We are confident however, that we can keep the price tag of the 2nd production run where it is now.
Cheers,
D.

@Thuchan,

I listen to mostly classical although I don't know if you can call artists like Xenakis "classical" but that is someone I am studying right now. I play jazz for a living!

Anyway, I can only be so lucky to have received it yet. Still waiting for my Uni-pro. My main concern is the ease of use which Mint did not provide and Yip shows poor customer service with. Also precision is very important. Looking forward to using it.

We are confident however, that we can keep the price tag of the 2nd production run where it is now.

don't forget, this is a price without the usual Importer and Dealer mark ups. When selling it that way, most of you know what area will be reached. This is unfortunately one of the main problems in High end audio. When done right (expensive but superior parts) it is out of reach for most discriminated Audiophiles. When forced to cut costs, it can be made in cheap plastic. With black glossy finish.
In a way it was done wrong. Starting with cheap plastic for 700 and giving a nice rebate...
Btw. can I have mine with a 24k Gold frame?

I do recall the original stated price was slated till... March. Afterward would rise $100. I do recognize the value/quality of this tool. I'm a watchmaker who has/uses/appreciates many examples of fine european tooling.