New Turntable or Cart upgrade?

[joessportster]

I think that black you wanted would be nice, although I have not crunched the numbers

tony emailed to let me know, I am glad you guys worked it out, I think you will be pleased with the decision to move further up the food chain

joe

[LarryC]

I bought this: http://app.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-basis-audio-2001-black-tt-w-graham-2-2-tonearm-blk-silver-dustcover-pristine-2014-04-23-analog-63011-manchester-mo

Nice, and congratulations! You'll love the Basis record clamp. AJ Conti does very nice design and manufacturing work.

[justinsweber]

this table arm combo will trounce the scout in every way and you can come in around 3000

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-basis-audio-2001-black-tt-w-graham-2-2-tonearm-blk-silver-dustcover-pristine-2014-04-23-analog-63011-manchester-mo

Thats a nice setup.

I am running a Basis Signature 2001 with Grahm 2.2. really sweet sounding rig.

Dave

Dave you getting an itch :-)

[USNRET]

Too late but reading years old thread and posts from over the world, it seems that there has been issues with the Graham's wand to base connector and that connector is un-obtainium. I just sent the seller a question on this but while here,.. it appears that there are two mounting schemes, SME and custom. It appears from the photo that this one is the custom mount. What would it take to change arms if I run into issues in the future?

Who needs a minty Pro_Ject RM-5SE?

[Guest David H]

Dave you getting an itch :-)

Not even close.

Dave

[LarryC]

it appears that there are two mounting schemes, SME and custom. It appears from the photo that this one is the custom mount. What would it take to change arms if I run into issues in the future?

It's best IMO to contact A.J. Conti, head of Basis Audio, about issues of mounting the tonearm to the plinth, if that's what you're referring to. I don't know the details, but he has usually pre-drilled the plinth to go with the tone arm to be used. Garymd has some experience with the ins and outs of this.

AJ's phone and e-mail are on his website main page: 603.889.4776; basis_info@basisaudio.com. He's very friendly and approachable. He probably knows the exact TT you're getting.

If you're talking about the base of the tone arm mount, probably best to talk directly with Bob Graham unless you have a good Graham dealer contact. I know the wand is EXTREMELY hard to screw on without cross-threading, but you just have to keep trying -- don't force it! I have spent easily 20 min. or more trying multiple times before it finally takes, though sometimes you can be lucky on the first or second try.

Edited May 10, 2014 by LarryC

[USNRET]

it appears that there are two mounting schemes, SME and custom. It appears from the photo that this one is the custom mount. What would it take to change arms if I run into issues in the future?

It's best IMO to contact A.J. Conti, head of Basis Audio, about tonearm mounting issues. I don't know the details, but he has usually pre-drilled the plinth to go with the tone arm to be used. Garymd has some experience with the ins and outs of this.

AJ's phone and e-mail are on his website main page: 603.889.4776; basis_info@basisaudio.com. He's very friendly and approachable.

Thanks for that. It's a lot more clear now.

[LarryC]

What would it take to change arms if I run into issues in the future?

BTW, keep your eye out for a used Basis Vector tone arm, and see if that's what you'd like. That's how Garymd got his at half the cost new. Of course, AJ would probably prefer that they are bought new.

[USNRET]

What would it take to change arms if I run into issues in the future?

BTW, keep your eye out for a used Basis Vector tone arm, and see if that's what you'd like. That's how Garymd got his at half the cost new. Of course, AJ would probably prefer that they are bought new.

Thanks, will do. I can tell you for certain that I will NOT be spending that much for new. The mark up from manufacturing cost is RIDICULOUS even with R&D considered..