Basis Calibrator base - worth it?

A friend had his Basis 2500 Sig on a Vibraplane that sounded UNBELEIVEABLE . You could deflate the vibraplane and the entire soundstage collapsed.

I had a Basis 2500 Signature for about 6 years. I bought the Calibrator base and dustcover abou 6 months after I bought the table/arm. I agree with Chayro, it does make moving the table easier, and the cable isolater was nice for my Vector tonearm. However, I can not really say that it made an audible difference. When first inserted I thought that it did, but after much reflection, I think I only heard wishful thinking. I cannot say that the Base made as much of a diffference as my Walker Motor Controller did for around the same price (the Walker was actually cheaper).

Only you can decide whether it's worth it Pops. How much are you expecting for $2K? If your expecting a significant improvement, I'd say forget about it. If your just looking for a cool platform where the pods and motor drop perfectly into place....go for it.

I was a Basis dealer for a few years.

I would not spend $2K of my money on the calibrator base.

IMO

thanks guys, jmc and Bill, my thoughts as well...love my 2200 and thought completely tricking it out might be something I was missing....just a cool platform.

I have the 2200 sig. and added the base a year later. I don't think it improved the sonics...but is sure improved the look. It may have added to the isolation from my less than ideal table position. My table is at 5'7" in a display cabinet that is a solid piece of funiture but tends to telegraph vibration from the floor (anyone walking by). In fact it amplifies the floor movement. When I do finally talk my wife into a better location at least I can move it without much hassel.