THE LITTLE BLACK BOX, 399.00 ABSOLUTLY NUTS

 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

@autospec  If you are not getting the service from your Dealer, cancel the order and place it with someone else.  It’s that simple.  Unless you want to out your Dealer, your post serves no purpose.  

Hey @autospec  we have all the XLR junction box orders filled, if I can make my best guess on which dealer you are working with on this I believe they are closed this week for the holidays.  You should have the box next week :)  If not feel free to fire me an email and confirm who your dealer is and I can try to give you better insight on where it is at.  Hope all had a Happy Turkey day!

-MW