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Is the Basis 2001 a solid enough table to keep.

If I bought a Basis 2001 table only, could I make it a great turntable with the addition of a well thought out arm and cartridge combo? Or not try to re-invent the wheel (My first turntable in 20 plus years). Or should I try buying a complete setup i.e. Nottingham Space Deck w/space arm or VPI Classic?
Thanks, Greg
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stanwal
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I currently have a 2001 with Graham 2.2 Arm, it is a great table. It is sitting next to a VPI Classic [I am a VPI dealer]. Either competes with anything except the mega $ tables.
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Also A.J.Conti at Basis is one of the real good guys in Audio : very helpful and accessible to customers on top of being one of the best TT designers.
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I use a Audio Technica AT 33 EV, which I got for $400 and a Denon 304, which is now around $500. One of the on line reviewers uses the 33 along with a $5K Dynavector and fells there is not a significant difference.
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I was a VPI dealer but the Basis compares well with them. Both are good.

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This is long ago but I have been sick. I still have the Basis but now have a highly modded LP12. I have the SME mount so no direct comparison is possible but I like the Linn better but I paid more for it and the Basis is still very good.
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