I have a 2001 and two of my friends have Raven Ones; they have Graham Phantom arms and I have a 2.2. From your description I think you would like the Basis better as you have described the sound I hear from the Raven as what you don't like. I hear the Basis as warmer and a little more romantic with probably a little less bass extention. HOWEVER, since we all use different speakers and electronics it is hard to be too positive about it.
