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Basis or Michell GyroDec

I'm wanting to get back into analog and I'm looking at the the lower-end Basis tables (1400 and 2000) and the Michell GyroDec. (I am open to the Regas, but these others are more appealing to me.) While I haven't auditioned the two brands, I do understand that they have different sounds. Were it not that you have to spend $3K with Basis to get a suspension, I would probably go that way instead of the Michell. Not certain I need a suspension, but I suspect I do with raised floors and a good but not great equipment rack. A high priority in this decision is ease of use and maintenance.Modified Rega arm is likely either way.

Would appreciate anyone's experiences and insights. Thanks. Dan.

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par3n1
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Hello, I have resisted response to this because of my limited experience with the Basis TT's. I own a Michell Gyro SE with an Origin Live modded tonearm. The Michell overall sounds darker than the Basis as I remember it. By darker I don't mean loss of detail maybe the difference between tube and digital. It is very user friendly in a room where the floors are unstable as in my case.The origin live is a wonderful tonearm especially considering the $$$$.
If you have further questions contact me offline. Gooooood Listening.
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