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A question for Graham owners

Hello guys,

I'm going to buy a Graham Phantom arm but I have had a very good offer over a preowned Graham 2.2t/c in mint conditions.
I have read the Stereophile review about the Phantom with inside the comparisons with the 2.2t
Well .. we know the use of the MintLP Best Tractor can reduce the difference (gap) between the two arms.. surely more than using the Graham Jig on both , like the reviewer did.
Now the question : Anyone here has been able to verify the difference between the two arms in the best MintLP conditions?

It would be interesting for me to understand if the old Graham 2.2t/c could be a good "sonical" deal over the higher price of the new Phantom.

Thanks to everyOne for suggestions/opinions

Cheers,

Curio
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syntax
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The 2.2 can't reach the Performance from the Phantom.
This one is a different chapter. Better choice for a lot of cartridges, more stable with warped records, huge soundstage ....But the 2.2 is still a very good coice.
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syntax
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I think, it is not Mr. Graham with the Posting, it is MF.
Anyway, when the System (Phonostage , etc.) is able to show everything, then there is no reason to use the 2.2 longer, except you can't afford it.
The Phantom is better in every area.
With this revolutionary Upgrade from his existing top Arm (2.2) Bob Graham showed the world his real competence. All others do more or less always the same (Triplanar, Schroeder, Linn , etc.), but here he "re-thought" everything (what is responsible for what) and his Magnaglide Solution is simply Magna cum laude.
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