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Graham 2.2 vs. Fidelity Research FR64S

I was about to buy a used Graham 2.2 for my Lenco L78 heavy plinth table and Lyra Clavis DC. It has been suggested by a few that a Fidelity Research FR64S silver would be a better arm. Both are available to me locally at the same cost (the FR slightly higher). It seems hard to believe such an old arm can compete with the newer design but thought I would ask if anyone had any experience and thoughts on either.
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Well, I use for Lyras the FR-64s. It may be, from calculation the Data fit better to the 2.2., but this is not everything (Arm tube material, bearing quality etc.).
I had the 2.2 and tried it with a lot of cartridges, Phantom too...
The "termination" from energy in the 64s is unsurpassed and the ability to "guide" a cartridge is unique. Tomorrow I will try it with a Helikon....
The Lyra carts perform better in a very stable Arm, my No.1 choice for those is the DaVinci from the modern Arms.
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