Graham Phantom vs. Phantom II


Hi, I own the Phantom and think about getting the Phantom II.
It is quite rare, but is someone out who did the change from one to the other?
When yes, may I ask, what do you think about the sonic differences. Some say there are none but I think from technical paper there are...

Thanks
128x128syntax
Hi D.
OK, now I do think we are on the same page as far as bass register goes.

Here my point I was trying to make, and you confirmed some of this with your in-room measurement mentioning.

Upper bass LOOKS A-OK on practically most frequency graphs --- BUT put such speaker in a room and you will find 9/10 it is treble tilted, the current high end pursuit in order to achiefe 'air' and resolution. It was this that I tried to get across.

Upper bass (for me) is well expressed by the German (Grundton) and if that is leaned out, for what ever the reason, the music / musicality suffers greatly.

So, given that most current ~10k - >15k Euro ~ 20k and > $ speakers have this kind of 'balance', a slightly 'richer' arm is not the worst thing for synergy.

Also, often because of the room boost, there is a pick-up around 40Hz BUT it does not really make up for a lean upper base, and most often due to floor bounce related cancellations, - the design challenge I eluded to.

Greetings,
Axel
In the end guys, is it worth springing for a new Phantom II if a used Phantom I can be had for $2500 only or less ?
Dear Nolitan, according to Syntax's findings - which I had the pleasure to confirm for myself last saturday at his place - a firm and solid YES.
The Phantom II does build on the MKI's virtues and goes considerably further.
Its worth the extra price.
Consider it one of the handful of TOP-flight tonearms today. Among this very tiny group, it is the least expensive, most easy to adjust to 99% and most versatile.
One can hardly ask for more.
It is an evolved design which now looks back on 20 years on the market and has seen constant positive development while maintaing its basic design and outlook.
In the far future - when we are all old, half deaf and white haired we will look back and consider the Phantom II one of the very few great classics which did stand the test of time with bravura.
If I were looking for a pivot tonearm today - this would be the one I'd go for.
Hi Dertonarm,

Thanks for the feedback, can the Phantom be upgraded to the Version II by sending it back to the factory ?

Regards
Noli
Nolitan,
Yes it can for under $500.00. The internal wire is swapped out and magnaglide feature also the micropoise is installed.
Contact Graham Engineering to arrange upgrades.