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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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moryoga OP
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Superarm 9, I'm trying to keep the drool off my keyboard :)
jwm
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I kid you not this arm is something else. The Vector sounds broken compared to the 9. My mouth hits the floor every time I play records.
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moryoga OP
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It looks like such an amazing design. I hope I get a chance to hear it at some point.
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moryoga OP
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ps. Any experience with the Synchrowave? Would appreciate any impressions/insights. Thanks.
jwm
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Are you talking about AJ's electronic speed control. If so it makes a huge difference. It allows the motor to run much smoother. You feel no vibration from the motor when used with the controller and without it the motor vibrates quite a bit. It seems to give you cleaner sound and also allows for correct speed which makes a difference.
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