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Graham Phantom B44 2 or Taela ?

Am seriously contemplating a 2nd tonearm on a TW AC1. The TT currently has a Triplanar 7 mark 2 with a Transfiguration Orpheus L cart and a Nagra VPS Phonostage, which will stay. Was pretty keen on the Graham B44 with a Lyra Titan i. Am unlikely to get to audition either.
Would love to hear from A'goners who have experienced the Taela in their systems. , more specifically anyone who has done a comparison with the Phantom. Admittedly there are many subjective variables in such an excercise, but any views/comments would be most welcome.
Many thanks.
sunnyboy1956

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jfrech
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Hi, so I can't offer any direct advice here. I have a Triplanar and have always wondered about the Graham...

However, you may want to touch base with syntax here on audiogon. He has the new Graham 12inch arm along with the standard version. Also he is using Lyra cartridges, so might have some good advice.

MikeLavigne has the Taela, not sure if he has or had a graham at some point...

How's that Nagra VPS doing? I am still loving mine ! Good luck !
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jfrech
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Sunnyboy, very happy to "hear" about your results with the Talea. Out of curiousity, were you using a the captive cable Triplanar? or one with the RCA or DIN termination.

Also same question for the Talea since I am not familar with it's termination options...is it hard wired (and if so with what cable?)

Thanks so much and congrats !
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