Just as we kept the earlier arms, from the 1.0 up through the 2.2 arms upgradable, we will also make sure that the  Phantom tonearm you buy now will be upgradable to any improvements within the Phantom design path.    We always  keep an eye on new concepts, materials and original ideas, and where possible,  patent these concepts.    To date, Graham tonearms have received three U.S. patents, and also patents from other countries.  Imitations, said to be the highest form of flattery, may come from other places, but they will never be a genuine Graham tonearm. The Phantom II you buy today will be at the pinncale of performance and design, both now and, with upgrades available, for years to come. And now, an advance invitation: Interested in a turntable for a future purchase in the next year or two?  Keep your eye on Graham Engineering, as we apply our expertise and knowlege gained over almost 20 years to a series of turntable designs, from modest to State-of-the Art.