Tonearms for a Basis 2001?

If your not going for the Vector now (I would give Galen Carol a call ASAP for a quote!), then just have OL do there rewire/mod. Made a HUGE difference here over the stock Basis rb250 I had. I had a Din termination added to the rewire/mod. Thus I played with different IC's - check out Silver Audio's SilverBreeze IC with the Ol modded Basis rb arm - great synergy. Or Tg Audio as well (a bit to stiff for my setup). Or Kimber Ag DIN/RCA, but the Silver Breeze really shines with the Basis/Ol modded arm.

How about a Graham Robin for about $750? Interesting and very positive review in S'phile a few months ago. Just throwing that out there in case it's of interest, I haven't seen/heard one.

I, too, would do some shopping for the Vector before deciding that it is out of your price range. It is a stunningly good arm and a perfect match for your 2001 or most any table you might have in the future.

I had the 2001 with an RS Labs A1 Tonearm. These are $900 new, and about $500 used. Best arm in the world for $500 if you can find one used, but all manual and hard to use without damaging your stylus. Worth it though.

Andrew