Graham Phantom vs. Phantom II

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.

Only if the money is "not" a big dael,IMO!

I wonder why there's more people selling the Phantom tonearm and buying the new one rather (taking a loss), than just have it sent to Graham for an upgrade at $500 ?