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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...

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stiltskin
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Nolitan
I understand the retail price of the MKII stands at $4,900, your dealer using a sales tactic to make you jump off the fence at that moment and purchase one....
stiltskin
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I would like to point out to make clear. Early production of the Phantom II did not have the micrposie level included because Mr.Graham came up with the idea a month after production began.

Like the great guy he is those that have one of these early production IIs without the microposie that sold for less then the currant retail price can order the micro level as a kit, easily installed by you.

How do I know all this some may ask?

I read this entire thread....
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syntax OP
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How do I know all this some may ask?

Huh, the mother of all questions... :-)
stiltskin
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7-10-09 Bob Graham of Graham Engineering this thread:)
rgurney
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Unless I've omitted something, the transition from the Phantom I to the Phantom II is as follows:

new bearing cap
new magnet
titanium wand
micropoise

Each of these upgrades, with the exception of the latest - the micropoise, can be done just by purchasing the new part from Bob. With those upgrades, I don't think one can distinguish between an upgraded II and a new factory II, other than to insist there is a mystical difference.
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