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Basis Audio Super Arm 9

Seeing a few posts on this amazing tonearm. Just installed my Super Arm 9 on my Debut table... Loving it!
jebsmith73
pops
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Congrats on your new Superarm.   I am using a transfiguration proteus on my vector 4 arm on a 2200 signature.  Great performer, on my system it is completely balanced.  Digs deep with great clarity.   It is a great match to either my Allnic 3000 or ARC ph 5.  

What phono pre are you using.?  

jwm
918 posts
 
I went from the ZYX Universe II to the Miyahima Madake. It has Koetsu mids but extended top and bottom that Koestu never had.
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mpsadeghi
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Thanks, Pops, I'm certainly excited to say the least.  Although it's definitely a grip of coin, I'm confident that it's the best next upgrade especially since I have a Basis turntable.  I currently have an Audio Reasearch SP20 pre but will be moving to the Ref 10 soon.

Thanks, jwm - I know my question is rather subjective (like asking what cheese goes with this particular wine) since there are so many grand cartridge options out there these days.  Hearing from folks that have the superarm 9 on a Basis turntable and hearing why helps me hone the thoughts a bit.  Much appreciated.
jwm
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mpsadeghi write back when you get your cartridge
larryi
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I am intrigued by this arm too.  I presume it would be a drop-in replacement of my  Vector arm on my Basis Debut table.  But, I do wonder how it compares with other interesting arms, such as the Schroeder Linear Tracking arm or the Swedish Audio Technologies arm (that one being WAY more expensive), or a Durand arm.

I know that a reviewer for The Absolute Sound went nuts about the SA9 and strongly suggested that it would make sense to cut back severely on the budget for a table if that is what it takes to afford the SA9.  My problem is that I hardly ever agree with reviewers, and there is really no way to actually hear and compare arms. 

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