Tonearms: Graham 2.1 or 2.2 vs Basis Vector

I currently own a Basis Debut Vacuum with a Graham 2.2 tonearm and although I very much enjoy it its not perfect. The Graham lacks the sharp clarity I hear at live performanaces and its bass responce is well defined but lacks that snap, crackle and pop from a real drum set. I am thinking about trying the new Vector tonearm which I understand improves in these areas. The Graham is a Pretty sounding tonearm but in my view is not the Ultimate. Its amazing how many people in this thread perfered the Graham without even doing a compairson.

I know this is a old thread but I thought I would give my experiences with these two fine arms. In Dec 2002 I took the plunge and purchased the Basis Vector tonearm. Prior to the Vector I used the Graham 2.2 for over 2 years on my Basis Debut Vacuum Table and while happy with the performance of the graham I realized it was not perfect. I can now say with over 6 months of listening with the Vector tonearm that in terms of performance it is Superior in every reguard to my Graham 2.2 which I sold in January. From top to bottom the Basis Vector outperformed my Graham 2.2 tonearm and was in general terms more musical and presentated a "lifelike" sound. The vector has tigher and faster mid bass, a clearer and more transparent midrange and more accurace Highs. For more detailed info go to the Vinyl asylum and do a search under "Basis Vector". I did a short review and there are numerous post by other Vector owners which will verify its Superiority. The Graham 2.2 is still a nice arm and has some convienent features but in terms of performance the Vector is at a higher level of musical reproduction. Johnny

Thanks for the update. I have not taken the leap yet....

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