Basis Audio 2000 Signature Turntable REDUCED

This review is from Galen Carol Audio:

Basis Turntables

The philosophies underlying
Basis designs are sound principles of physics; provable
concepts that result in the most accurate replay of records
possible. Precise execution of those principles is critical,
and you’ll find Basis turntables are made with exacting care
and precision machining unsurpassed in the industry.



               
Central to A.J. Conti’s design philosophy is the Basis
System Approach of
product development. Here each individual subsystem
contributing to the performance of the product is
identified. Specific goals for the performance of each
subsystem are developed based on the function of that
system. Each system is designed, based on fundamental
principles of physics, and then tested and optimized to
perform its function to the highest level. Only after each
system has demonstrated superior performance at its defined
function is it approved for use in the final product. The
result is a totally engineered product. When looking at
other products it can be obvious that the designer has
“fallen in love” with a certain aspect of a product. This
may be a novel shape, a supposed isolator made of many
layers of materials, or an unusual material. Such
shortsighted, incomplete designs are all too common in the
record player field and result in one-dimensional
performance. With the Basis Systems Approach,
the buyer is assured of a complete design,
a truly refined final product that will withstand the test
of time by performing at a state of the art level for
decades.

           
There is solid engineering and precision fabrication behind
every Basis product. To appreciate the level of
sophistication, let’s examine the thinking behind each main
component of the turntable system. 

           
Bearing design: Key to the performance of any turntable
is the bearing. Background noise, micro-dynamics, speed
stability and even timbre are all directly affected by
bearing quality. Basis uses a micro-hone finishing technique
that accurately grinds the bearing to an ultra-precise one
ten-thousandths of an inch (.0001) tolerance. The oil well
design of the bearing is both quieter and smoother running
than inverted bearing designs.
You can spend five times more on other turntables and not
receive a bearing of this silence or smoothness.

            ...

           
Platter: The platter should be balanced and machined to
very tight tolerances for lowest run out (flatness the
platter surface and roundness). The platter material should
be inherently non resonant and well damped.

           
Suspension: A properly suspended turntable will always
outperform one with no suspension, and yet a poorly designed
suspension is far worse than none at all. Full understanding
of mass-spring-damper theory is necessary to correctly
design a turntable suspension, and not all designs conform
to those laws of physics. Using well respected principles,
the Basis Resonance Annihilators silicone damped
fluid suspension system design gives outstanding performance
across the full audio band. Measurements of the Basis
turntable using their suspension system show a difference of
50dB when compared to similarly sized unsuspended turntables
from other manufacturers.

             Located
close to the right rear Resonance Annihilator,
the tonearm directly benefits from its close proximity to
the damping pod through reduced vibration.
            
Belt: It may sound strange that we would talk about the
belt, but the Basis Revolution sets a new standard in
the industry and is, well, revolutionary. The complete story
is beyond the scope of this introduction, but I invite you
to download the

PDF. The belt is available
to all Basis owners and is a great way to get a boost in
performance (yes, a belt will do that) for a modest cost. 

 The
2000 Signature
offers the same motor and pulley found on their top-of-the-line
'table, the Basis Debut Gold Standard. The acrylic platter
is of "uniblock" construction with the "mat"
machined into the surface. The solid acrylic cast sub-chassis
is said to be dimensioned for optimum energy dissipation.
The small footprint is also very user friendly at only 16"
x 12" (excluding motor, which adds about 3.5"
to the depth).
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall dimensions: 16.7"
W x 15"D (including motor) x 5.5" H

Overall weight: 25 pounds

Shipping weight: 32 pounds
Revolution Belt included

Price: 2000 - $3400.

Note: the original motor and pod are not included and have been replaced with that which may be seen in the photos. A short nudge of the platter is needed to start its rotation.
The Shure V15 IV is not included and may be acquired for an additional $150.

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I am very experienced in safely packaging and shipping the most delicate tangential trackers. It will be carefully packaged for safe shipping.
It is from a smoke-free and pet-free environment and used by a mature enthusiast.
Thanks and happy listening.