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Multi Arm Table

I have a Basis Debut but it can only accomodate 1 arm. I change wands on my Graham Phantom for mono play but the loading is also differant so I have to change the phono Preamp input. I want this to be easier so.
I want to set the new table up for my mono cartridge and a cartridge/arm combination to play 45's. I do not want to spend the money I paid for my Basis setup.
I am thinking Clearaudio Innovation Wood Compact and would like some other suggetions.
Thanks
BTW I will be keeping the Basis.
hevac1
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Changing arms is not an ideal approach. Only two different arms mounted on the same table will give you the best performance. I tried a single arm approach with my VPI table but gave up after getting inferior sound on the mono wand. The only way to solve the loading issue is to get a phono pre-amp that gives you that option. I solve the issue by getting a AR-5, which has a remote control.
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
I have a Basis 2001 I had listed on here; it has now expired but if you might be interested I will re-list it. Really good sound; I just decided to go with one table; has a SME 3 on it now but other arms are a possibility. I have a Graham 2.2 I am getting ready to send back to Graham for minor repair. You could get a sound not that far from your other table at a reasonable price.
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
I saw a setup in NYC that had 4 arms mounted on a Micro-Seiki 8000 turntable. He had all four mounting blocks custom machined so that the weight difference between all 4 arms/cartridges with mounting block was less than 1 gram. It was a truely awesome experience, for me anyway. So he had 4 different arm/cartridge combinations on the ONE turntable. Crazy Kool. :)
br3098
660 posts
 
You have three options:

1- buy a new deck that can accommodate multiple arms. $$$
2- build or rebuild a deck that can accommodate multiple tonearms. Start with a Thorens TD-124 or Garrard 301 and... $$-$$$
3- buy a vintage deck that can accommodate multiple tonearms. I am particularly fond of the Luxman PD-444, but there are several others. $-$$
4musica44107
520 posts
 
I 2nd the Luxman PD-444 if you can find one. Great vintage DD turntable.
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