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| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Oh man @mijostyn AJ rolling in his grave about the Calibrator? That is hysterical..Ok, no Calibrator Base. Great suspension etc. but the Cosmos is one of the most unassuming, unimpressive t.t.’s I’ve seen. And I hate paying a premium for wood fini... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Thank you for your offer Jim. I would LOVE to hear that analog rig. Wowser.My feeling now is, at 60, I don’t want to go in stages. I’ve been spending months researching and educating myself. That is the biggest thing. But, I want to make the right... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Thanks @jperry That is high praise indeed for the Vector tonearm. "Massive" improvement is great!How much more of an improvement is your Garrard 301 from the Basis 2001? I currently have a Benz Micro Wood M2 w/ Boron Cantilever($1600 new I believ... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Thanks @jperry. As much as I want an upgraded new toy, I feel like I haven’t really tested the Basis yet. The Basis rep wrote to me: "The Rega was one of the few stop gap products for Basis, so more customers could experience a Basis turntable, an... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) @mijostyn Thanks for the great information. Interesting that Vertere does not want a record clamp or vacuum but a free floating LP. It goes against nearly every other company.Vertere states that their tonearm is not a unipivot. As does Basis with... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) @millercabon You thought that the RB300 was a workhorse. This might be a dopey question but do you feel the same about the RB900? That's what I have now with my Basis 2001 sans liquid suspension. I've been wondering if I am underselling the 2001/R... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Thanks for your thoughts. One option is to get the Vertere MG-1 table and buy a separate arm...I currently have a Rega RB900 arm on my Basis but want to upgrade. I am curious about the Audio Note TT3 in that it has a suspended table but more for t... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Yeah. It sounded off to me as well. Just read up on the Audio Note TT3. Suspended turntable with 3 motors.I've never seen a T.T. with 2 motors let alone 3. Looks impressive. While I still haven't made up my mind, I think things are becoming clearer. | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Thanks @cardani. I’ve looked at the Xerxes20 plus before. It’s a nice t.t.. Decoupling everywhere....You’d think that Touraj would have taken all the good design in it and put it into the MG-1... I’ve had my Basis 2001 for 20 years so I’m learning... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Thank you for your thorough explanation. While this is sorta new to me, I am trying to do as much research as possible. You are correct about the Basis pods. When I push the plinth down, I hear metal on metal contact inside the pods. It must be th... | |
| New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive) Thanks cardani. I wasn’t sure about Vertere’s suspension. I was told by someone who does own the Vertere that the standard Red Line wiring and cables were very,very,very good. So, I’ll take your advice on that. I honestly haven’t researched and do... | |
| New Turntable Direction I do know I need to upgrade my tonearm more than anything. While the 2001 is very precise(as is Basis's slogan)I just am unsure if upgrading the t.t. will add an even higher level of sonics...Yes. I will start my own thread. Thanks. | |
| New Turntable Direction Thanks all but I'm not sure which posts are response to me or the OP. I have a Benz Micro Wood M2 with minimal play that was just serviced at VAS. So it is like brand new. I like my Basis 2001 w/suspension. I've never read a bad thing about Basis.... | |
| New Turntable Direction I’m in the exact same boat as the OP with my Basis 2001 w/ suspension/Rega RB900/McCormack Micro Phono Drive. Love my Basis but updates will be as much as new everything. I’m looking into Vertere. The MG-1 t.t. and SG-1 tonearm. PHONO- 1 phono sta... | |
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