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Tonearm Options for Basis 2800

Hi All,

I'm wondering if anyone has experience putting something other than a Graham or Vector tonearm on this table. I'm somewhat new to turntables and my perhaps incorrect impression was that with a bit of tweaking most arms could go on most tables, and by tweaking I don't mean radically changing the plinth etc. I was considering putting a Vector 4 on a table that has a Vector 3 and was told (by the big kahoona) that it's not possible because of a "high cup/low cup issue", so I'm just a bit confused.

Thanks
moryoga
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syntax
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Graham Phantom
- done right design
- excellent adjustment even for owners with 10 left thumbs
- tonality is right
- replaceable Arm tubes for different carts
- all adjustments repeatable
jperry
1,408 posts
 
Did you buy another Basis? I saw that you purchased the 2200. Did you now buy a 2800 as well?

Let me know if you want to sell the 2200. I will buy it for the same price you paid.
jwm
908 posts
 
I had a graham arm and to me the basis is much better.
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moryoga OP
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Thanks for all the feedback.

Chayro, I bought a 2200 a few months ago and got a great offer on a trade-up to a 2800 but it has a Vector 3 and the 2200 has the Vector 4.

Jperry, sorry but trade in was too good a deal to pass up. Also, if I had an extra 14k laying around I would consider the Superarm 9. Anyone hear it yet?

Jwm, Curious which Graham you had and which Basis arm you're comparing it too.
jwm
908 posts
 
Vector 3 to the Graham 1. Every graham arm I heard sounds lean in the mids. I have the Superarm 9 and it is the best single component I ever bought.
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