VPI balanced junction box installation

Stringreen,
I did get the balanced box installed. The one they shipped me must be bigger than the one you have because it was too big to fit on the existing base. It was an easy matter to switch the whole thing out though. Once I got the top off, the screws to remove were right there. I wouldn't have gotten that far without your help though because I was stuck trying to figure out how to remove it from below. The box and anti cables only have a few hours on them but already sounded great this morning on Fragile, John Barleycorn Must Die and The Outlaws. Thanks again for your help. Without it I would have had to wait until Tuesday most likely after talking to VPI. You helped make my weekend a little more enjoyable.

We are all here to help...thanks

Stringreen, think you are mistaken because the dimensions of the RCA box differ to the XLR, as a bigger internal size is required to mount the XLR's. I found it no to be the quick and easy change I thought, it be but quite worth the effort.

Scousepasty..I never mentioned dimensions of the box..only how to remove it. Yes it is easy once you understand how it comes off, and yes it is worth the effort to modify it to a balanced configuration

Stringreen,
I agree that the balanced junction box was a worthwhile change and thanks again for your help with mounting it. One thing I think I have noticed is an increase in static charge on the LP after playing a side. I'm wondering if this is because the balanced box doesn't utilize a grounding wire as the single ended box did. Did you find it necessary to ground the box externally or should the ground in the balanced interconnect take care of this? This could also just be a coincidental finding as this is peak AC season here in Iowa.(This ain't no dry heat as in Arizona and the AC works it's butt off to get the house nice and dry which, in turn, may be causing the static)
I would also add that the balanced anti cables are performing quite satisfactorily in my opinion. It's nice to find an affordable product that works so well. Others will obviously disagree but it may be time to stand up say "The emperor has no clothes"(at least in reguard to certain high priced audiophile cables)