Off center stylus - Does this affect sonics ??????


Purchased a new Lyra Lydian Beta cartridge and mounted it on a new Rega P-25 table. The stylus rides off center in the needle cradle. Even when the arm is in a stationary position. The stylus sits off center and doesn't change when lowered onto vinyl. I've noticed that the needle does move from left to right freely. I'm concerned that this may affect sonics. However I don't know how it would sound if it were riding in a center position. I don't see any information in the manual on adjustments either. What do you think?
zenieth

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Paulwp thanks for the response. I mounted the cartridge using the protractor supplied by Rega. I made sure that the cantilever was parallel to the lines on the protractor. The cartridge isn't square in the headshell. The stylus/needle is off center in the cantilever housing. It just doesn't look right..............
I appreciate all the responses. I bought the unit new in a sealed box from a fellow member. I've brought it to his attention and he is going to check with the importer. We shall see what becomes of it after that. I certainly hope that this issue is handled in a professional manner too. I have removed it and I'm waiting for a response from the seller..........