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- Page 1 BASIS AUDIO, INC. INSPIRATION TURNTABLE USER’S GUIDE 26 Clinton Drive, Unit 116, Hollis, NH 03049 ▪ 603-889-4776 ▪ www.basisaudio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Subject Page I. Introduction II. The BASIS Philosophy III. Assembly Instructions IV. Final Adjustment V. Frequently Asked Questions VI. Statement of Warranty... -
Page 3: Introduction
I. INTRODUCTION Thank you, for selecting the BASIS AUDIO Inspiration turntable. As a devotee of the analog record medium, you possess highly refined listening tastes and demand a level of performance hitherto unattainable outside of the concert hall. Certain to enlighten, your BASIS Inspiration will engender a new level of appreciation for your valued record collection. -
Page 4: The Basis Philosophy
II. The BASIS Philosophy Your BASIS Inspiration turntable is the end result of exhaustive research into those parameters affecting the quality of record playback. Today's audiophile is confronted with the arduous task of sorting out the myriad of manufacturer claims in support of their "solution" to one, or possibly two areas of deficiency in turntable design. -
Page 5: Assembly Instructions
The only requirements are that the purchaser familiarizes him/herself with the unique features of the Inspiration outlined in these pages and that he/she provides ample space in which to assemble the unit. You may also find it helpful to review this material more than just once. - Page 6 To avoid having the fluid spill out of the cartridges during assembly and set-up, Basis Audio recommends that you stand the four suspension cartridges upright (threaded screw end up) overnight before installing them.
- Page 7 3) Identify that package containing ten (10) .125" (OD) steel dowel pins (1/8 inch or 3 mm OD). These pins will later be installed into the holes in the suspension cartridges identified in step #2. Please do not install the steel pins at this time. Also observe that each of the four (4) aluminum cornerposts mounted to the base/subchassis assembly have slots at the top for the pins to slide up and down in during cartridge installation/removal.
- Page 8 SLOWLY AND GENTLY on the bearing to prevent damage to the thrust surfaces. With the Inspiration this is of more concern than with other turntables due to the weight of the platter. The subchassis should now be suspended from the cornerposts, and no longer contacting them.
- Page 9 DO NOT MOUNT THE MOTOR (step 17) until the turntable is in its final location. NOTE: The fully assembled Inspiration is HEAVY! It may be advisable to enlist the aid of a helper for this operation.
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Page 10: Final Adjustment
IV. FINAL ADJUSTMENT 1) With your Inspiration placed in its final location, once again verify that the four (4) corners of the subchassis are approximately at equal spacing in the cornerpost cut-outs. Place a small bubble level on the center area of the platter and "rough-level" the turntable using the adjustable silver feet located underneath each of the cornerpost assemblies. -
Page 11: Frequently Asked Questions
BASIS isolation system is so great that any energy transferred to the table through the stand is completely dissipated in the suspension. Therefore, BASIS recommends that the Inspiration be placed wherever convenient to do so, and that the supporting structure be capable of holding the weight of the turntable. (approx. 90 Ibs.) - Page 12 Question: "I'd like to take my Inspiration to a friend's house. Can I just put it into the car and go?" Answer: No. BASIS recommends that ANY time the Inspiration is to be transported in a vehicle that the tonearm/cartridge, motor assembly, and platter assembly be removed and that the suspension cartridges also be removed, in that order.
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Page 13: Statement Of Warranty
BASIS within the 30 day period following purchase shall render this limited warranty void and inapplicable. This information is for warranty purposes only, and will only be seen by Basis Audio. We never sell, trade or share customer information This warranty is subject to the following conditions: This warranty applies only to the original purchaser/owner.