Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?

Are the Basis turntables and arms (ie, Vector 4) worth their asking price? They seems very expensive for you apparently are getting?

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james1969 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 345 posts 11-08-2017 at 09:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Don't judge a component until you actually hear it, if possible. The most ordinary looking components just may be the one to deliver the best sound to your ears.
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,770 posts 11-08-2017 at 11:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
pops Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,847 posts 11-10-2017 at 06:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What a way to start a thread. The answer to your question is no.
syntax Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,033 posts 11-10-2017 at 07:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Basis is very good. But to know how good it is you have to know why the other ones are so bad. When you know nothing, it is like rolling a dice.
giri Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 32 posts 11-11-2017 at 03:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have had Basis Gold Debut for 20+ years, never had any troubles, replaced motor once as upgrade about 10 years ago. Very stable and great sound! Are they worth the money? Definite yes.