VPI Classic Vs Basis 1400 or 2001

I have a Basis 2001 with a Graham 2.2 I got used and had a VPI Classic at the same time. It was my impression and that of everyone else who heard them that the Basis was the better table. As it should be; look at the difference in cost. The current Basis which is almost identical to the 2001 is above $6000 without arm. Look what Graham arms cost now; AJ told me that he likes the 2.2 better on his tables than the current Phantom arms. You are comparing apples to oranges. Since I sell VPIs I am in no way prejudiced against them, the Classic is a very good table for the money and easy to work with but there are better tables for more money, some other VPIs included.

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I have owned both the VPI (Scout) with JMW 9" arm and currently a Basis 2001 with the Vector 3 tonearm and to be truthful there really isn't any comparison. The Basis is superior in every way: quietier motor, smoother arm, smoother arm drop, overall quiet operation and just an unbelievable degree of craftsmanship in overall built quality.

Good luck in your purchase.

Regards,

AEW

AEW...not a fair comparison because I compared the VPI Classic to the VPI Scout with the JMW 9 arm and there was no comparison there either. The Classic outperformed the Scout by a big margin. The Scout sounded slow, dark and thick compared to the Classic. I agree that the 2001 for me still is the better table vs the Classic and as Stanwal states above, it should be given the price difference, but I wouldn't use your comparison of the Scout vs. the 2001 to be as informative to the OP's question given that the Classic is a much better table than the Scout.

Well, I also asked about the Basis 1400. Does this table compete with the Classic or does the Classic best it?

It sounds like the Classic, although not as good as the Basis 2001, is pretty close.

Its interesting what your reaction is to the poster's advice. I read the responses and got the impression that the Basis 2001 with Graham 2.2 arm is far superior to the Classis 1. You got the impression that they were pretty close. We read the same words, got a different impression.