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07-31-11
Never even heard of it. nothing of a supreme version is men ... Sbrown
07-31-11
I needed to have some work done on my phantom ii and recentl ... Tricon_dave
07-31-11
Dave, what is the cost of this upgrade? i have a mkii as w ... Smoffatt
07-31-11
My advise, stick to the manufacturer of the arm. graham peri ... Has2be
07-31-11
Smoffatt, i had the bubble level installed at the same time ... Tricon_dave
07-31-11
$600 seems very reasonable given the work involved. did the ... Egrady
07-31-11
I've had a couple of email exchanges with ken at audiomax ab ... Mmaciag
08-01-11
Audiomax is good people! Dhcod
08-03-11
Thanks for your feedback guys... dave, thanks in particular ... Moonglum
08-04-11
I heard from ken today: ".. it will be 8 to 12 weeks ... Mmaciag
08-18-11
This is bob graham...i'm visiting a friend and just read thi ... Meutoo
08-19-11
Bob - could you please detail the differences between the ph ... Rgurney
08-20-11
Bob, if you reply, i'd love to hear some details about your ... Jfrech
08-20-11
I really love my original phantom arm (even tho i never got ... Jameswei
10-24-11
Syntax i heard you have the new phantom 2!supreme. having h ... Aoliviero
10-24-11
Hi andrew, of course. but give me some more time for proper ... Syntax
10-25-11
The supreme is a killer arm. i of course do not have experie ... Rockitman
10-25-11
Looking at photos of both the supreme and the ii, it seems t ... Lewm
10-25-11
Yes, the supreme requires separate ic's (din to your choice ... Rockitman
10-25-11
Never heard of a captive cable on a graham. i don't think it ... Wrm57
10-25-11
Rockitman, some plain old thin gauge silver wire would make ... Lewm
10-26-11: Syntax
The Phantom II Supreme made the first runs with
- LSC-2298 CR Reissue, Side 2
What you get in the very fist seconds is a kind of brutality which is very unusual. This Arm is ultra stable in the groove and with its superior vibration transfer all details are sharp, sharp. sharp in focus. No smearing, no coloration and the dynamic jumps are like a cutting knife..stop-start-stop-start with the ability to deliver a very deep soundstage. The time differences to the microphones are easily to hear and delivers a "picture" of being a part of that performance.
It is no big deal for the listener to follow each swing of the orchestra.
- London-CS 6165 Ruggiero Ricci, London Symphony with Gamba
Tracking Signal like Radar
Right from the first move, you "see" the bow from Ricci how it swings on the violin, down, up, forward, and back, his pressure onto the strings ...this is very amazing. Also his distance as a solo player to the orchestra. When that one starts to fill the room, his playing doesn't suffer, everything is right in separation.
All this is audible with a cartridge for about 1500,-- $. I have not used my other ones which are better and much more expensive. In a way, I am not in hurry with that.
Another very impressive observation, even with those highly dynamic records, even when one is warped, you hear no differences in sonic presentation. This Arm has an interesting kind of Balance which is very remarkable with such records.
Never had this before (except the FR Arms).
Graham made the right steps, his 1.5 Design was always increasing the weight (Tungsten), the Phantom was (or is) brilliant, because he changed and improved his successful design with the Magneglide System and the heavier Phantom. Phantom II got the Titan Tube and a few changes, the difference was not really spectacular, but it was (or is) a big step forward to more true tonal color. In a way, spectacular for those which have a System which is able to show that. A violin sounds more like a violin, you can hear, what kind of Piano is used in the recording... It simply sounds like the real thing. Not softening, not nice, not dampened, no Phil Spector soundstage.
The supreme IS spectacular. I think, everything now is in perfect following, to Arm Material,excellent / outstanding vibration transfer,the right pressure to the bearing and a rock solid Balance. That Arm is faster than a shadow based on Design done right. Graham showed again what is responsible for what. Is this THE Arm to go? Hm, no. You can't use it to light some wood in the fire place, it is not expensive enough to shock your audiophile buddies, it is not limited nor a 12" version.
But, when you are one of those who put a record on the table, an original one, because you want to know what the fascination is with those, well, probably you will discover something you never heard before.
And don't worry, you don't need a 10K cartridge to hear that, a Denon 103R with a good channel separation is fine for this.
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10-26-11
Syntax, i agree with your assessments of the "el supre ... Rockitman
10-27-11
Here is something really useful, the adjustment tool from gr ... Syntax
10-27-11
Very groovy.... Aoliviero
10-27-11
Thanks for that short review, syntax. i take it from your r ... Lewm
10-27-11
the new one for the supreme allows the height of the plasti ... Rockitman
10-27-11
The 10" arm for the graham is the way to go. that was m ... Rockitman
10-28-11
did they say why? Syntax
10-28-11
Dear lewm, dear rockitman, - i can't resist, but i now have ... Dertonarm
10-28-11
the longer arm having more mass also increases inertial mas ... Rockitman
10-28-11
Rockitman, i usually always would go for lowest tracking err ... Dertonarm
10-28-11
I think, musical surroundings has (or the person behind it) ... Syntax
10-28-11
you very well could be right. they chose the 10" to sh ... Rockitman
10-28-11
Rockitman, are you using the outer ring on the clearaudio ta ... Wrm57
10-28-11
Good point wrm57. the arm lift rest is quite close to the ri ... Rockitman
10-29-11
Hello, here are some lines in copy from grahamengineering a ... Syntax
10-29-11
Rockitman, wrm57, the 10" arm wand was - as the 12" ... Dertonarm
10-29-11
so there is no advantage with longer arms ? i though longer ... Rockitman
10-29-11
Rockitman, please - don't get me wrong. aside from increase ... Dertonarm
10-29-11
Size is not everything. short done right can have some advan ... Syntax
10-29-11
i wonder if the new adjustable jig is configured for each t ... Rockitman
10-29-11
The 9-incher works fine with the ring, i just have to be car ... Wrm57
10-30-11
i think what you meant is that the offset angle at the b ... Hiho
10-30-11
no. it is only right for 9"". when you use it for ... Syntax
10-30-11
The alignment from the phantom is pretty good. here is a pic ... Syntax
10-30-11
I like that fat counterweight. looking forward to the upgrad ... Wrm57
10-30-11
Why would bob graham knowingly produce an alignment jig that ... Rockitman
10-30-11
Dear hiho, it is the off-set angle at the headshell mounting ... Dertonarm
10-30-11
actually there is an offset angle at the bearing with ... Hiho
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