What Audible Improvements Come from Fine-Tuning VTA and SRA?

Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) and Stylus Rake Angle (SRA) are among the most debated—and most misunderstood—adjustments in vinyl playback. Some dismiss them as audiophile obsession; others consider them essential to extracting the last ounce of performance from a cartridge. In truth, when executed correctly, fine-tuning VTA and SRA can deliver clear and repeatable audible improvements—especially