Dear Tonyptony: +++++ " whether there is any relationship between SRA, VTA, and the ability to track. " +++++
yes, exist a relationship. Now, normally we are very near of the " perfect " VTA/SRA cartridge set-up, tiny deviations from that " perfect " parameter does not affect the tracking cartridge abilities but if we have a severe deviation then that could affect those cartridge abilities especialy on high velocity recorded grooves and in the inner part LP grooves.
Now, a difference of one grade inj SRA is audible and this depend on the audio system resolution and quality of the cartridge and quality of the other cartridge parameters set up.
About the difference in sounds becaus ethe thickness of the LP, example from 120 grs to 200 grs, we can hear the difference because of that and not only because the SRA change but because the overhang change.
Analog always is a compromise and many times that compromise comes from the very poor quality control that have all the LP manufacturers. Stringreen/Atmasphere posted the why's.
Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
yes, exist a relationship. Now, normally we are very near of the " perfect " VTA/SRA cartridge set-up, tiny deviations from that " perfect " parameter does not affect the tracking cartridge abilities but if we have a severe deviation then that could affect those cartridge abilities especialy on high velocity recorded grooves and in the inner part LP grooves.
Now, a difference of one grade inj SRA is audible and this depend on the audio system resolution and quality of the cartridge and quality of the other cartridge parameters set up.
About the difference in sounds becaus ethe thickness of the LP, example from 120 grs to 200 grs, we can hear the difference because of that and not only because the SRA change but because the overhang change.
Analog always is a compromise and many times that compromise comes from the very poor quality control that have all the LP manufacturers. Stringreen/Atmasphere posted the why's.
Regards and enjoy the music,
R.