Actually now that I think about it pretty sure mine was a 2001. Not sure what the difference was. Long time ago. Sort of remember they looked almost identical but one (the 2001 I think) had the four pods with silicone damped springs inside. The other one the pods looked very similar but without springs. But don't hold me to it, long time ago.
In any case yes a very attractive table. Timeless simplicity. It was the basis (no pun intended) for the Miller Carbon, my table that was built on the same general design principles. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 Only I made a lot of improvements based on what I learned experimenting with and modding the Basis.
If you get the one without the springs that will be just as well. Townshend wasn't around back then but they are now and the Townshend Pods under that table will be much, much better than the Basis suspension.
In any case yes a very attractive table. Timeless simplicity. It was the basis (no pun intended) for the Miller Carbon, my table that was built on the same general design principles. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 Only I made a lot of improvements based on what I learned experimenting with and modding the Basis.
If you get the one without the springs that will be just as well. Townshend wasn't around back then but they are now and the Townshend Pods under that table will be much, much better than the Basis suspension.