Unlike the earlier Graham 1.5 arm (which had an adjustable micrometer sliding arrangement on its SME base), Grahams SME base for the Phantom II is a solid plate with the SME footprint. The arm-post locking arrangement looks the same for both Graham/SME mounts. So the difference is really the shape of the mounting plate and the fact that Graham's SME base has elongated fixing holes providing some (more) adjustment to set correct pivot/spindle distance.
While I don't want to pre-empt anyone who has actually done the comparison - I predict any audible difference would be slight to non-existant.
I would suggest that if you have a SME cutout get the SME plate, otherwise get the Graham.
While I don't want to pre-empt anyone who has actually done the comparison - I predict any audible difference would be slight to non-existant.
I would suggest that if you have a SME cutout get the SME plate, otherwise get the Graham.