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Arm & cartridge combo for Basis Debut ?
The Graham 2.2 is definitely better than the 1.5 version. I had that 2.2 and various Zyx carts. These Airy carts are good, when you want to go for something different, try to find a used Triplanar Arm. It is a good match. The table itself is very ... 
Does "perfect alignment of cart" eliminate 100% ?
Buy a better turntable with less vibrations around the bearing. 
To buy or not to buy a used cartridge?
No big problem. Most owners from expensive cartridges are very careful and you can ask for pics. when the cantilever is straight and the suspension not down, then it is fine. Never had a problem. Probably I had luck and met always the nice guys... 
Stylus Force Gauge
I use a analog model :-)Stylus Force Gaugeworks always 
Additional armwand for Graham Phantom?
Don't worry, all is precise. I also use 2 armwands. 
ZYX R-1000 Series Omega-S
[/quote]syntax and any one else who has auditioned both cartridges what differences between UNIverse and omega you are hearing.[/quote]I think, they have not much in common. I listened carefully and I prefer the UNIverse. 
Graham Phantom , simple tweak for improved sound
You can also try:1. Different cartridge screws (material aluminum, Steel, copper...)2. When you live in areas with different temperatures, replace the Silicone with Bearing oil 
Turntable isolation
Buy a bicycle tube, pump it up, place it below your turntable and you can close the chapter. 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
In a way it is a discussion for every cartridge, for every Set Up, for different records and so on. SRA Let us have a look into the Delos manual:"... set height of tonearm pivot so that the Armtube is parallel to LP surface... thicker LP's will r... 
Phantom B44 overhang concern
Don't worry. The Alignment is based on the position of the needle. When you want a cartridge which is more "in the middle" of the slots, try a Lyra Helikon :-) 
TW-Acustic Arm
Hm, the most interesting facts are from non-TW users. What does that mean? 
What Step-up transformers are best value?
Kondo KSL-SF-z. Expensive, but good. 
cartridge to use with linn & shindo
Transfiguration Phoenix. Easy to go, uncolored, good output. 
Phono preamp for Dynavector XX2mkII
Sutherland PH-1 (Battery), Heed, Lehmann Black cube, Aqvox 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
Did he write about the dance ability? No? Here you see the right position for it.