tonearm questions

Yes, the difference between Graham 1.5 and a full 2.2 is HUGE but it will depend on the quality of your Phono Stage.

Sorry, there are a bunch of unrelated questions here. I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on a new tonearm for an Oracle tt, which is a suspension tt. I have heard both a Graham 2.2 and a SME V,( but not back to back), on the same rig, and both times I was impressed. What I am trying to figure out, is what is a good match for a suspension tt. From what I understand, traditionally, it has been the SME style.

As I am probably buying second hand, I was trying to figure out a few things:

1. Whether there is any difference between an upgraded 1.5 (to a 2.2) or one that was bought as a 2.2).

2. The SME V has been around for approx. twenty years, and I was wondering if there have been subtle changes over the time. Is a 1985 SME V the same as a 2006 SME V?

3. Lastly, there does not seem to be much discussion about the Rega RB 1000. Is this arm just not in the same category?

Thanks

Dear Quadtriumph: The only change over the years on the V was the internal wire. The V is the " natural " couple for your Oracle.

The RB1000 is a very good tonearm but the V is more versatile.

Which your cartridge?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.