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Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
When I got my Basis Debut Signature, I was thinking it had a kind of additional premium price tag. Not for everybody to buy. But when I am comparing design and precision with other brands I find it difficult to find any better alternative. If anyo... 
What happened to CAT?
I A/B compared CAT vs CJ GAT at home. At vocal and non complex music, the CAT was as good as the CJ, but when the music got complex with plenty details and nuances the CJ GAT still kept everything under control. I think the CAT got a little messy ... 
A.J. Conti of Basis Audio has passed away.
I saw this first now. What a shock! A great loss for the music lovers that want to hear "the truth".Allways the best boys, leaving first. RIP AJ... 
FR64s & Orsonic Av-1s Effective mass ?
Yes, I was thinking about on what You wrote about the B-60, offloading the vibration energy. An interresting theory. By the way I do not have the B-60, but the arm is drilled directly in the Debut plint. 
FR64s & Orsonic Av-1s Effective mass ?
I should mention that I guess the relative good result also has to do with  the vacuum ( flat record/ no suspencion cantilever) and " oil spring damped" plinth/ Basis Debut.. 
FR64s & Orsonic Av-1s Effective mass ?
Interresting debate!Got the Orsonic AV1S after some busy days with barbequing, beers and music. There must be no doubt that the AV1S was a much better match than the original FR64S headshell with the Super Gold. It sounds smother, cleaner and dyna... 
FR64s & Orsonic Av-1s Effective mass ?
Hi RauliruegasGood point about Decca recommendations. I actually did not know that, or thought that far. Typical caveman ideology, try first, read the manual after.Also good point to use only the counterweight for VTF. Actually I tried that some t... 
FR64s & Orsonic Av-1s Effective mass ?
This is a Decca pod:https://www.divineaudio.co.uk/fit-deccapod-recalibrate-service-for-london-decca-cartridges 
FR64s & Orsonic Av-1s Effective mass ?
Hi RauliruegasOriginal fr64s headshell FRS-3 as far as I know weighs 20.6 gr.Orsonic AV1-s weights 10 gr.Difference: 10.6 gr.Meaning EM clocking in at 24,4 gr?Resonance frequency 8.8 hzThats a green light 👍 
FR64s & Orsonic Av-1s Effective mass ?
Hi lewmI have already tried the combo, original fr64s/ Decca Super Gold, and it is playing music in a way.Vinylengine calculator with fr64s original headshell ( 35 EM) says around 7.5 hz. I am also using the " Decca pod" that adds maybe 5 grams. (... 
Basis Audio Super Arm 9
What about effective mass and cartridge options for this arm?