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Stylus Profile Discussion

I've been reading a bit lately about different stylus profiles--trying to get a handle on the different shapes, pros and cons, etc. Here is a question I've been pondering: Which stylus shape represents the "sweet spot" between ease of set up and sonic performance? In other words, at what point does the demand for fully optimized alignment (and the difficulty and tedious time commitment involved in obtaining this and the neurotic tendency to fear that you may not have) become such a detriment that you would be better off with a less challenging profile that would be easier to set up correctly?
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I will have to disagree with you about the 20degree rake angle for VTA that's far too much IMO the cutter was at 3degrees so optimally that should also be the best for the VTA of the stylus. and note that 3degrees is actually digging in to the record not pulling over it  if that makes sense, +3deg.  

I also find there is a noticeable difference between the less detailed conical to the line, shibata, etc. Its quite obvious in my system when I switch between conical and a VDH stylus.  
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