Well, I kind of agree with Dan_ed.
I have a Basis 2001 turntable, with the latest Vector 3 tonearm. (FYI, it is an older 2001, not the latest signature version.) It sounds very, very good. In fact, it competes very favorably with my friends VPI HR-X turntable, IMHO, and his.
However, that being said, I do want to upgrade to the 2500, (in order to get that last bit of resolution and bass response possible), and will when I get the funds. However, the sound is so good, that I am not in a hurry to do so.)
I am not sure I would buy a new Basis, as the markup on them is pretty steep. I have bought both of my Basis turntables (I had a 1400 previously) used. Setup is a breeze, and I love the lack of tweakiness to the tables, so buying used seems like an acceptable risk with this line.
Also, the support from AJ Conti (Basis's designer/owner) has been great, even though he knows I have bought two of his tables, and his Vector tone arm, used and not new. Having great customer support is a plus in my book.
FYI: There is a used 2500, with Vector tonearm on auction here on Audiogon right now. If I only had the cash, I would snatch this up! (And it is almost a local sale for me, as it is only a 100 miles away. Arghhh!!!)
http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/auc.pl?anlgtabl&1165284832
I have a Basis 2001 turntable, with the latest Vector 3 tonearm. (FYI, it is an older 2001, not the latest signature version.) It sounds very, very good. In fact, it competes very favorably with my friends VPI HR-X turntable, IMHO, and his.
However, that being said, I do want to upgrade to the 2500, (in order to get that last bit of resolution and bass response possible), and will when I get the funds. However, the sound is so good, that I am not in a hurry to do so.)
I am not sure I would buy a new Basis, as the markup on them is pretty steep. I have bought both of my Basis turntables (I had a 1400 previously) used. Setup is a breeze, and I love the lack of tweakiness to the tables, so buying used seems like an acceptable risk with this line.
Also, the support from AJ Conti (Basis's designer/owner) has been great, even though he knows I have bought two of his tables, and his Vector tone arm, used and not new. Having great customer support is a plus in my book.
FYI: There is a used 2500, with Vector tonearm on auction here on Audiogon right now. If I only had the cash, I would snatch this up! (And it is almost a local sale for me, as it is only a 100 miles away. Arghhh!!!)
http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/auc.pl?anlgtabl&1165284832