Who can tell me the sizes of a Basis Debut MK-5 ?

Someone here may know but why not email Basis? basis_info@basisaudio.com They have always responded within a day.

Unless Basis has changed their design since my three Debut Gold's, your better off with a Debut Gold IV than a V.

The platter weight was cut on the model V allowing the same platter to be used on several (lower priced) models. I'm sure it makes sense to reduce assembly expense but seems a shame to reduce the quality of the flagship model.

AJ told me the Debut V was better (lower wow and flutter) and we discussed this at length, but in the end my listening tests proved to me, the model V was less dynamic, less "deep" bass and less involving musically than the model IV.

Since then I bought a Walker. It's 75 pound platter has proven itself, providing even greater dynamics and deep bass then the Basis model IV.

In any case the Walker motor controller works on the Walker (obviously) and the Basis Debut IV and V and provides a substantial upgrade. I suggest you try one regardless of which model you go with.

Albert,as someone who could see myself considering a table like the Basis Vacuum,in the future,your comments are quite interesting to me.I will NOW consider this and possibly look elsewhere,when that time arrives.

I intend to sell my home,and business in about 3 years,and am always considering what set-up I will be morphing into,at that time.That is one reason I was so interested in your Megalines with tube crossover,as opposed to SS!I do intend to make some system changes,at that time,and love to ponder what they may be.Your comments,in general,are very interesting.Thanks for being so upfront,and a nice guy overall.

Hello Colibri. Happy to post measurements upon my return home on 8/26. Note the size of the Gold Vacuum is the same as the Debut MK V.

My experience differs from Albert’s. I sold my Debut Gold IV in order to purchase a Debut Mk V Vacuum. Although the Gold had sonic performance along with stellar reliability and a tweak-free nature that was good enough to be my last ever turntable, I jumped at acquiring a MK V Vacuum. The MK V improved upon near every characteristic of the Gold, including better dynamics and bass, and hell yes, the music is exceedingly moving. I would not hesitate at all to give the Debut serious consideration.

Per the platter, I am sure it is possible, though I just don’t recall that there was a difference in the weight of the platters—they are both damn heavy.

Regarding your interest in a Silent base. I cannot read the web site as it is written in German, though the equipment pictured looks exceptional. If you are looking at a Silent stand to house your electronics and the Debut, one of the Silent stands seems like an excellent option. Should you be looking at a Silent base just to provide isolation for the Debut, realize that unlike every other turntable except the $30k SME Model 30, the Debut's unusual fluid damped suspension eliminates the requirement for an aftermarket isolation device or the need for an expensive stand. In that event, you could invest the dollars allocated for turntable isolation into a lot of new (or used) LPs.

Tubes108, all my Basis tables were Debut Gold with vacuum. Auditioned with (3) Versions of Graham arms, (1) Air Tangent 10B and a Triplanar.

Final assessment was with both tables powered by Walker Black Gate motor controller.

If you swapped tables and went from no vacuum to one that has vacuum, that was not an valid comparison. If both yours were vacuum and you thought the model V was superior, I cannot imagine why unless tonearm or set up was altered in some way.

Either way, good that your into analog, your Basis Debut Gold is a top tier performer.