If you're going to use only one cartridge, the Koetsu Blue Onyx, ask yourself which arm will match best with that cartridge. If you're going to use multiple cartridges, including perhaps a mono cartridge, the Phantom is unsurpassed which quick easy cartridge swapping (each with its own arm wand). The SME V is a gimbaled arm, the Phantom is a unipivot - each has its own attributes. The SME table and arm have great 'synergy'. A personal preference in the end.
I have both a Phantom and an SME V, each with its own SME made armboard - I use both on my 30/2. As Pcosta stated, switching arm/armboard on the 30/2 is quick, easy, and precise. I like the Universe on the V; other cartridges with their wands on the Phantom.
Don't overlook the Basis Vector 4 arm - it can be ordered with an SME base. A beautiful arm as well.
I have both a Phantom and an SME V, each with its own SME made armboard - I use both on my 30/2. As Pcosta stated, switching arm/armboard on the 30/2 is quick, easy, and precise. I like the Universe on the V; other cartridges with their wands on the Phantom.
Don't overlook the Basis Vector 4 arm - it can be ordered with an SME base. A beautiful arm as well.