THE LITTLE BLACK BOX, 399.00 ABSOLUTLY NUTS

(((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

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

Furtermore
Unfortunately, it's sometimes not realized turntables tonearms belts pib boxes overhang VTA, tonearm distance record cleaning machines etc are products with many detailed working elements and can provoke a curiosity to the hobbyist who sometimes cannot comprehend the business side.
 All of this brings many long-winded conversations of analytical expertise needed into a business as well,
 Mostly appreciated but sometimes way under appreciated.
  In the big picture, they care and make it happen  
Best
JohnnyR
Audio Connection

 It's a rip off. Typical audio file crap. Even according to Johnny B 53's four times the cost to make, there's no way that thing cost $100 to make. More like 30 or 40. 
 And I don't understand why these dealers need to double their money when all they do is place an order and bring something in. It's not like any of them stock any inventory. 
 If you are not going to diy then you need to develop a relationship with a good tech. Then you could choose which parts you want and have it built for probably about $200 total . 

Why not just use a decent quality adapter, female RCA to male XLR ?

Saves you the cost (and sonic degradation?) of another IC from junction box to phono preamp.

Here's a pair by Cardas, shipped for under $120:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cardas-Audio-Female-RCA-to-Male-XLR-Adapter-Plugs-FRCA-MXLR-Connectors-Pair...

Sir:  When the hobbyist or repair man needs a part to repair or modify a system....The first thing he needs is the parts not excuses....I ordered the 399.00 box nine days ago, I have emailed the VPI dealer no less than 8 times to get a tracking number, a guess, or maybe just a prayer.........At this point I have 7 e-mails from the seller trying to sell me something and no word what so ever about the 399.00 little box.......The VPI dealer probably doesn't even have the little 399.00 box.....I would bet I don't get that before Christmas.......Will