Phono cable for Graham Phantom

Hi, I recently got to hear the Steath Hyperphono right next to my Purist Proteus Provectus. In my system. Both with my current SME 20/2 SME IV.Vi Lyra Skala, and with a (on loan) Grand Prix Monaco turntable with Triplanar arm (internally wired with Steath!) and a 2nd Skala. I can see why the others like the Hyperphono and I agree with their descriptions.

However, I'd say the Purist Proteus Protvectus is more similar than different. I'd rate this two cables equal. The Proteus seems to break from Purist's other cables (Venustas and Dominus) in the areas of resolution and clarity. Large improvements here, but retaining the warmth and musicality.

Both are top flight. I am keeping my Purist.

I am seriously considering a Tri-Planar arm (internally wired with Stealth).

I need to post a update to my comments above! The Tri planar was NOT internally wired with Steath, Steath just added their custom din plug to the current Tri Planar wiring at the base of the tonearm

Anyway, it still sounded great and the comparison from the Purist to Steath was still on equal grounds.

Hi Ed,

You won't go wrong with either cable. Especially since you both in your system already today. Also, if you try the Proteus Provectus, you might sell your Dominus. Differences on these 2 being the PP more clarity and lower resolution. And seems to make the fluid/Ferrox diff melt away and split the gap here. You really have to audition this, Dominus is still very good, just in my system the PP was synergistic. Dominus still goes deeper and maybe more demensional.

Regarding the tonearm cables (Stealth Hyperphono vs Proteus Provectus). I had the Stealth on loan from my dealer for a few days. I swapped it back and forth a few times then just left it in and play for a day or two. The Stealth may have a touch more resolution, but with out loosing warmth. The Proteus is close here, but it has a much darker background. My dealer had RFI issues on the Stealth (he lives in town I don't) So not sure if this is a concern or just a issue with him. The Proteus has a since of continuousness from note to note that is uncanny. Honestly, these two are close. I choose the Protues given I already had a all Purist system and I was going to have to spend weeks to see if the Stealth was better.

If you try the Proteus Provecus, watch it, you may want to upgade your Opis, AA and Dominus. I am still using Opis off my DVD player, but I have tried the PP in that location and it's major upgrade. Over Dominus it's more a system matching, but worked out for me.

Hope that helps. Sorry it's not a black and white answer on the tonearm cables.

Hi Ed one final point. I went from Venastus to PP on the tonearm cable. This is no subtle upgrade. It's quite large and since you have the AA tonearm cable, I suspect you will have to same result.