Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?

But they don’t look like much, but have very high prices. 

SR is a scam, but I’m not calling Basis that, just curious about the value proposition.

Is the 1400 worth it, it would I be much happier with the next level up? How much is Basis’ perscision engineering worth compared to other, perhaps less, exacting standards at that price point (VPI, Pro-Ject, etc)?

BTW, hasn't Basis massively increased their prices?

I remember looking at Basis turntables some years ago. Then last year I checked up on them again and found that the prices appear to have been increased tremendously.