Wow that's even more amazing than I thought it would be - I definitely want one
I have no preference over the handle or not - it seems worth the extra $30 though.
Here's a question - I presume one EIT-1 can handle both Mk1 and Mk2 units simultaneously? For example I have a Mk1 Monomachine and a Mk2 Machinedrum; I'd have the Monomachine as the "base" of the stand as it's heavier and I prefer "playing" it flat. Would the EIT-1 accommodate this?