VPI Aries vs Basis Turntable...which one???

Wonder if if we factored in bang for buck how things would stack up.VPI has a lush sound.Otherss may give more rhythnic pace or dynamics.I have Aires extended with a 12.5.Am thinking of going smaller and maybe pocketing a few bucks.Was reading Fremmer compare the latest Rega P9 @$3500 with the new 1000 arm and he said it was more percise than the $5500 Aires/12.5 but that the stage was bigger and more lush with the VPI.Wish there were more options than the Final Tool and Nottingham for somebody like me who would like more than one arm.The nicething about a VPI is that once set up it stays set up.Maybe not to the same degree the Rega or the SME 10 stays put but the Gyrodeck,Linn, and others need to be re-setup.Maybe that Wally tactor stuff makes more sense with the tables (Usually sprung suspensions) to me re-adjustment easier.Biut I like a table that stays put after set up.Anybody have anything to say on this and how difficult different designs are to adjust VTA and azimuth etc.Know I am intruding on somebosy lese's thread but I think these are important factors.Thoughts?

Go for the Basis.
Excellent built quality, superior sound.
Works always, no change in settings.

Basis owners -- how good is their customer support? One big plus about VPI is that they are great at supporting their customers.

Could not agree more with Thomasheisig. It has been a few years since I had any dealings with Basis. At that time I could not have asked for any better support than I received from Basis. One of the most pleasant men one could deal with. I wish all my audio dealings were as pleasant, helpful, and friendly. Give the man a call. Find out what kind of gentleman you are dealing with. Sure wish I still had mine.