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Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
Dear Sirspeedy,I have a vacuum table. The Phantom is as the kids say "Way Better". In fact, if the arm does not sound a great deal better, I will take you and your wife out to dinner if you come to San Diego.Best Wishes,Steve 
Any experience with the Esoteric UX-1
Lbsilver:You seem to enjoy the Ayre player. If SACD and DVD-A interest you, why not just get the new Ayre Universal unit.You can keep your present unit for video. I have listened to Ayre amps, preamp, and CD player at my local audio shop. I liked ... 
Any experience with the Esoteric UX-1
My local dealer has the new Ayre player; I will try it out in my system shortly.Steve 
Any experience with the Esoteric UX-1
I read the Absolute Sound review, and felt that I must be listening to a very different UX-1.Steve 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
Dear Mr. Graham,I’m sure everyone here appreciates your informative comments on the design of the Phantom. Having owned your previous designs; 1.5t and 2.0/2.2, I can honestly say that the Phantom’s performance is truly amazing. I have had only on... 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
I'd love to try the Kuzma Airline. Only 8K!Someday.Steve 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
My new friend Sirspeedy has mentioned how important the tone arm cable is in our systems. I agree!I have ordered a Revelation Audio Labs tone arm cable. The price is $399.00. I am interested in seeing if this cable outperforms my IC-70. I have dis... 
Any experience with the Esoteric UX-1
Sorry, I have not heard the Ayre player. I think Guidocorona's advice is right-on.Steve 
Any experience with the Esoteric UX-1
I have a UX-1 and am very impressed with the unit. I have owned it now for 8 months and still find it great fun to listen to. The X-01 is better sounding, but the UX-1 is not that far behind. ( I did compare both in my home system, and went for th... 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
Sirspeedy,I am presently using the IC-70. I am having Brad Vojtech at Revelation Audio build me a phono cable. I tried his power cables, specifically the Precepet, and fell in love with them. I wrote a review of the Revelation Audio Labs Precept A... 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
Bigdog,What phono cable are you using with the Phantom? 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
Dear Sirspeedy,All I can say is that the new arm has made a significant improvement in my system. Be it reductions in arm resonance, distortion, improved bearing, or the addition of Great Dane Doo Doo, the detail and rendtion of acoustic space is ... 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
Sirspeedy, you have no argument here concerning van den Hul's comments on mass over the record groove. As for interpreting your thoughts, well your writing speaks for itself.By suggesting that the Phanatom is a 2.2 on steroids kind of misses the n... 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
Sirspeedy, your response and concern over the Phantom not being able to handle your cartridge is a bit much.The Phantom is not a 2.2 on steroids. It is the more elegant design. As for one tonearm being the "absolute best" for everyone is an unreas... 
Any feedback on the Graham Phantom
My Phanton just arrived after two weeks. It replaces a Graham 2.2The tonearm is outstanding. It reproduces more detail with tighter, better defined bass. The soundstage is deeper and a bit wider. The tracking of my Koetsu Jade Platinum has improve...