Fremer did a review with a SME IV.Vi on a 30/2 with comments on a Graham 2.2 installed. I know its not exactly what you asked for but it may give you a bit of an idea? http://www.stereophile.com/analogsourcereviews/796/index3.html |
Dear Macallan25: TheRedscouser link is a very good place to start. Now, I know the importance that the tonearm has on the analog chain but I recomended that before you choose for a tonearm try to think about the phono cartridge that must match that tonearm: this couple is really that: a couple, the choice of tonearm must have to take it with a cartridge in mind. Which is your? Btw, wonderful TT you have that I understand comes with the SME V, right? Regards and enjoy the music. Raul. |
No SME V comparison can be considered valid unless you consider upgrading the tonearm cable & the internal arm cable. Only then will you get the maximum quality from the tonearm. None of the comparisons done by MF had this modification done. The tonearm cable inside the PHantom is far superior (to most people) than the internal cable inside the SME V and hence any comparison would not be a level playing field. The SME V is still considered a standard to judge against and is a great "starter" tonearm. In addition it excels in bass reproduction and controling the cartridge due to the nature of its design. I can't speak for the Graham but many others can. |
