Basis Vector Tonearm

Dear Larryi, thanks for your information. I think - I am not up to date with the Vector - that the latest version allows Azimuth, VTA ?
Do you have a spacer below the Arm ?
Well, for the Basis TT, like everything, when you want to say something in this or that direction, you can. In my opinion, the Basis is on the best sounding TT's I ever listened to, it is uncoloured. Personally I want the warmth or whatever to come from the software, not from my hardware. Taste is different of course, but I prefer the way it is. I agree with you with the Graham adjustments, I own(ed) one, an excellent Arm, but I was always impressed from Cont's TT's, so the Vector is probably interesting and from what I heard, it seems to be a top product ...or ?
I prefer an arm, which can offer the WHOLE spectrum from the record ( specially in the high frequeny area, lots of others I know don't do that...)

Larry/Thomas,I don't own a Basis Debut,but have heard it on numerous occassions.If I can add my 2 cents worth,a few comments(you both know this already);the table is incredibly well designed.On the one occassion when I felt I had heard the "BEST SYSTEM" I had ever experienced,the table in use was the Debut.The fit and finish is second to none.The designer supports his product.The company is stable,and has been around a long time(important).

Most importantly--The competition knows all of this and whenever the opportunity presents itself(loaners to reviewers ad campaigns,etc)the industry "tries" to generate a "BUZZ" about some newer pricier,more complex,and "soon to be yesterday's news"product!!

Remember Forsell,and a host of other short lived or overpriced products?

To me,the closest and fairly priced product,that has a proven track record(wonderful ownership too),and stands on it's own as a fabulous design(though not as massive as the wonderful Vacuum Debut)is the SOTA COSMOS series III.A table that although very well reviewed,as of late, is still underrated.A stunning performer in every way!It keeps me happy,as I ogle over the marvelous Basis!!Best of luck,you lucky dogs!!

Hello Thomasheisig,

I have refrained from posting because I cannot give you a comparision of the arm you were intending to seek vs. the Vector. I can tell you only what you may have already heard concerning this arm. That is, if you try the Vector ( I would make sure it is a model 3, with the mounts for the VTA adjuster. Perhaps check into the tuning weights. ), and it should not work for you I'm sure that you could re-sell it quite easily here. The last Vector that I saw come through with a fair amount of options sold within 3 days.

I have been able to compare the Vector with the same 2.2 that you are familiar with, although I admit that I have not had the 2.2 up and running for more than a couple of weeks, just days really. My first instinctive impressions tell me that both arms have a similarity at first. But I do detect that the 2.2 takes a bit more fussing to get to a point of synergy with a cartridge than the Vector. This is, of course, very dependant on the cartridge and in no way to I intend this to be a slap against the 2.2.

I'll stop here so I don't make a fool of myself amongst the many lurking Basis owners who choose to stay in the shadows. The Vector is very much worth your consideration.