Is VTA and SRA the same thing?


Hi Audiogoners.
I understand ther refer to Vertical Tracking Angle and Stylus Raking Angle.
What I would like to know is are they the same thing? I mean, every time we change the VTA, let say 1degree, then the SRA will change the same 1 degree?
Thanks,
Calvin
dangcaonguyen

Showing 3 responses by rauliruegas

Dear @dangcaonguyen  : Please forgeret about that 92° that is what says theory. Trust in your ears that let you know your reality ( an non-perfect reality that can't even theory. ), what you like.

R.
Dear @dangcaonguyen  :  """   I understand a lot more...... Can we trust on the cartridge manufacture on the 92 degree SRA? I mean, if we can set the top of the cartridge perfectly parallel to the platter, then we can get very close to 92 degree?  """

Certainly that you are not understanding very well the overall subject through all the information posted here.

You can trust in nothing but your ears on the subject because: each cartridge manufacturer puts/attach the stylus tip to the cantilever in different angle ( around 19°-23°. ), all LP are cutted different ( read atmasphere posts. ), you own 120gr., 140 gr., 180 gr., 200 gr., etc  LP's, all LP's comes with surface waves, etc, etc.

Your VTA/SRA set up works as you want it only in that LP and not exactly the same with other LPs.

R.
Dear @cleeds : Excellent link ! !, good.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.