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Vertical tracking force for Lyra etna lambda sl catridge

I have the Lyra etna lambda sl catridge mounted on a sme series v arm on a sme 30/2 table .
the recommended vtf is 1.62-1.72 gms. To me it sounds better with vtf of 1.8-1.9 gms. Will I be harming the needle by using a higher than recommended vtf.
thank you in advance to all vinyls gurus for ur advice .
newtoncr

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jperry
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Possible I suppose, but not well explained. I meant slanted down from back to front, and I think you know what I meant as well.

  “arm base higher than headshell...”
Really? Is that even possible?
jperry
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geof3" I’m playing with VTA a bit as well and currently have it set just a little below level, I’m thinking it’s a little “dead” there. So I may put it back to level."

You should try it with the arm base higher than the headshell. Most cartridges have the correct VTA with the tonearm slightly "tail up"
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