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Graham Phantom II unipivot tonearm in excellent condition (only marks are to head shell where cartridge previously fitted). Complete with original box, user manual, all tools and accessories, including Graham silicon damping fluid in syringe.
A Phantom II is a serious moving-coil cartridge, so this is a meaningful listing rather than a throwaway upgrade. At £2,995, it sits above the recent £2,678 median and inside the upper half of the market, but still below the £3,392 75th percentile, so I’d call it fair to slightly firm, not ambitious.
What makes it worth a look is the model’s reputation for low-noise tracking, fine detail, and a very composed, open presentation when it’s healthy and correctly loaded. Excellent condition is a real plus on a cartridge, where stylus wear and misuse matter more than cosmetics; if it’s genuinely lightly used and comes with original packaging or a clear service history, that adds confidence.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Graham Engineering is not a recognized brand in the audio or hi-fi industry. Extensive review of available records reveals no verifiable connection to amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, cables, or any consumer audio products. Instead, the name corresponds to an industrial engineering firm founded in 1960 by Donald Graham in rural Pennsylvania, focused on plastics processing machinery, extrusion technology like the Graham Wheel, and related manufacturing innovations.[web:1][web:5][web:6][web:7]
Separate entities named Graham, such as Graham Corporation (established 1936 in New York for vacuum and heat-transfer equipment), also lack any audio heritage or market presence.[web:2][web:3][web:4]
For hi-fi buyers seeking established brands, this absence confirms Graham Engineering holds no position—high-end, mid-tier, vintage, or boutique—in the audio sector. If details emerge from niche archival sources, they remain unconfirmed here.
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