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Tonearms: Graham 2.1 or 2.2 vs Basis Vector

Hi, I have a Basis 2001 with Rega RB300 and am finally edging toward tonearm upgrade. I had been figuring on getting the Basis - seems the default best choice - but I hear that Basis now has a "Vector" arm in the same price range that could be competition, particularly in that it was designed for the Basis tables. I've also heard interesting comment about a tonearm called "Schroeder".

Have any of you heard the Vector or Schroeder, and could comment on sound quality and appropriate match for Basis 2001?

Cartridge is Van Den Hull Frog, phono stage is Sonic Frontiers Phono One.

Thank you.
Art
artmaltman
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
Get a hold of 2Juki and find out what he can get you!
gvwaudio
19 posts
 
I to am cosidering up-grading
tablesand arms. It is my understanding
the Schroeder arm are similar to ET-2
units but slightly different concept.
NJ dealer sells them foe full price:
Ref.-$5500 and model 1- $3300-3600
depending on arm type. I am tring to
fid another source and info on any
sonic gains over Graham, SME or
Nottingham arms. Check out website
www.audioasylum.com for starting
point. If find addition info, please
e-mail me. Hope this helps. George
mikelavigne
2,194 posts
 
I agree with Dan, having owned the Graham 2.2 (and the 1.5 t/c before that. why re-invent the wheel? the Graham is rock-solid, easy to set-up and world-class in performance.

i had the Graham on both a VPI TNT and a Basis 2500 and the match was superb.
rcprince
3,068 posts
 
The Graham is a great arm, and works extremely well with the Basis, I would echo the others' recommendation of that arm.
tazuser
36 posts
 
Art,
I am currenty shopping around for tonearms, but am not in any major rush to purchase one.

I have been researching and leaning towards a Origin Live Silver 250. It seems that well thought out engineering principles went into its design, and is made by the same company who has been doing the modifications to all the REGA arms over the years.

Origin Live's product enhancements to the REGA line have been well received by audiophiles so it might make sense to consider their own tonearm. Its based on the REGA 300 base so it would work with your existing armboard. It is also less expensive then the Graham 2.2 tonearm. They even make a high end model called the Silver Taper which uses higher grade bearings and an improved tonearm design.

I am wondering if anyone else has heard or used this arm that could provide more real world feedback to my research.

Its worth looking into.

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