Those who are familiar with the earlier Graham arms, the 1.5 and 2.0/2.2 will find the Phantom is in another league of high performance altogether, and most definitely ahead of any competing tonearm currently available. The Phantom B-44, now revised and definitely Improved, is not a revision of the 2.x series, but an entirely new concept and design. As good as the older arms were and are, they have been completely surpassed by the Phantom. Graham also invite you to compare the Phantom to ANY other tonearm, regardless of design or price. You will find that the combination of design, construction quality, resulting in smooth, dynamic, musical reproduction with quick, thundering bass extension; smooth, articulate midrange detail; and smooth, transparent highs - is not to be equalled by any competing tonearm.