sound-Smith VPI Counter Intuitive

If you look closely, the new $30K VPI turntable has the sticker. Who knew. Harry, you fox, I am sure you brought rights to it from SoundSmith. I am sure within a fortnight, you will be able to buy it from China for $5, shipping included. Harry, call the lawyers, its not fair.

You may want to retract your comment by taking a closer look - it is not just a "sticker" as you indicate. It is a highly machined part that comes WITH a specialized sticker that allows highly repeatable adjustments.

That's correct, the sticker is just a part of the Counter Intuitive. The specialized part that Slowlearner noted is a precision designed counterweight which slides on the VPI counterweight that enables extremely fine adjustments for VTF and azimuth both at the same time. This device saves an enormous amount of time and effort, and is very fairly priced at $50. I would have spent twice that amount upon experiencing how easy it is to now set up a VPI arm with it versus not having it. What used to be a very time consuming and challenging install to get spot on without this device is now quick and easy with it.

OK, I did take a closer look, it's been a while, and the others are quite correct. It includes that plastic sleeve that goes over the counterweight. That must up the cost of production to at least $2.50, so it's rather less absurdly priced. It still does exactly what it's supposed to do, however, so...

Lp2cd, unfortunately by your last comment you appear to have little or no idea of the costs involved in doing business, including R & D, testing, fabrication and manufacturing, marketing, advertising, and other direct and indirect costs of developing a new product for a very limited and targeted marketplace.