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A question for Graham owners

Hello guys,

I'm going to buy a Graham Phantom arm but I have had a very good offer over a preowned Graham 2.2t/c in mint conditions.
I have read the Stereophile review about the Phantom with inside the comparisons with the 2.2t
Well .. we know the use of the MintLP Best Tractor can reduce the difference (gap) between the two arms.. surely more than using the Graham Jig on both , like the reviewer did.
Now the question : Anyone here has been able to verify the difference between the two arms in the best MintLP conditions?

It would be interesting for me to understand if the old Graham 2.2t/c could be a good "sonical" deal over the higher price of the new Phantom.

Thanks to everyOne for suggestions/opinions

Cheers,

Curio
curio
rgurney
279 posts
 
Yes Syntax, you are correct. Grooves is MF.
Curio - I and many others posting here would agree - the Phantom is worth the difference in price from the 2.2
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glai
446 posts
 
I currently habe the Phantom, triplanar & davinci 12". The Phantom track as well as the other two using an airtight PC1. The precision and ease of adjustment of the Phantom is second to none. I used to have the 2.2 and Phantom is better in everway. Music from the Phantom is free, explosive and precise..
audiolui
297 posts
 
I like the word "explosive". I would use the same word for the Phantom II over the 2.2. I agree with Grooves (MF) that the Phantom II bass is deep, powerful, and solid. Go grab the Phantom.
smoffatt
205 posts
 
In addition to this with respect to proper cartridge alignment, you must get yourself the proper tool. The Mint LP. I have a Phantom II which has replaced an SME V on a Sota Cosmos IV. I never looked back.......
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