THE LITTLE BLACK BOX, 399.00 ABSOLUTLY NUTS

@autospec you do realize that VPI is a relatively small company that employs less than 10 full-time staff.  Dealers are always looking for opportunities to provide more value and better service to their customers and that is why VPI holds regular Dealer training seminars to allow B&M Dealer to answer service and technical questions.

Also, your impression of the former VPI under HW is viewed with rose colored glasses.  VPI use to have limited customer service hours with shipment and parts delay all the time.  Their customer service model was not scalable, so something had to change.

Here’s MusicDirect’s product listing for the XLR junction box in question.
Note that the product contains "Premium Nordost Reference Wire."

Have you priced a current example of Nordost Reference Wire?

I have been building tube amps for fifty years....I built five this week......I love building and listening to tube equipment...........Thanks for asking     Will

(((the new management took over and most of them didn't even know what you were talking about,)))

Disagree,
We have had a numorous amount of detailed parts needed.
Upon detailed email requests to Marc at VPI we consistently receive a lightning response, excellent support, and advice.
 Best
JohnnyR  
Audio Connection