Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?

Maybe it would be better to tell us what Basis products you are interested in buying and what are the costs.  Unless someone is raising Basis prices based on the recent demise of the designer, Basis Audio always seemed to me to be good value for money.  If you want rip-offs in vinyl gear, there are much riper targets than Basis. BUT I don't know what you are looking at and for how much.

Value is in the eye of the buyer and user, maybe more so in audio than in any other hobby.  For example, while I have defended Basis Audio products just as most others have done, I too think that SOME (not all) of the Synergistic Research stuff is suspect.  I only mention that to point out that each of us has his or her own threshold for suspending disbelief.

Not only do I agree completely with James, but I would add that lots of dollars are spent on bling, only, adding nothing to performance.  If that's what one wants, it's perfectly ok, but being aware of this factor is a good idea.