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Tonearms: Graham 2.1 or 2.2 vs Basis Vector

Hi, I have a Basis 2001 with Rega RB300 and am finally edging toward tonearm upgrade. I had been figuring on getting the Basis - seems the default best choice - but I hear that Basis now has a "Vector" arm in the same price range that could be competition, particularly in that it was designed for the Basis tables. I've also heard interesting comment about a tonearm called "Schroeder".

Have any of you heard the Vector or Schroeder, and could comment on sound quality and appropriate match for Basis 2001?

Cartridge is Van Den Hull Frog, phono stage is Sonic Frontiers Phono One.

Thank you.
Art
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albertporter
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I am with the group that says go for the Graham. I owned two of them before going to a Walker, both were on Basis turntables.

The upgrade will be stunning, you cannot go wrong with the Graham, likely the best pivotal arm made.
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I am using the Aesthetix Io with dual outboard power supplies. Replaced all the tubes with select NOS and did a few internal tricks. Superb phono stage, represented by the same gentleman who brings you Basis and Graham.
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