No, it’s just a matter of preference. Ass down will increase bass and sound more bloated, whereas tipped forward will increase high frequency response and may sound too bright. Try and find a happy medium by listening. There really is no wrong or right, despite the general rule of 92 degrees and a parallel arm etc....it comes down to what you like. And absolutely no damage to stylus. Misalignment in other parameter, yes damage could result.
Can Wrong VTA Damage the Stylus?
I have been using a Rega P3 and Goldring 1042 combo with the Rega spacer under the arm to add lift to the VTA. The sound sounded extremely bright, so I thought cartridge needed break-in time. I then was reading this forum and thought maybe the brightness is caused by VTA. I have been using this too high VTA setting for about 60 hours now. Could I have caused pernament damage to the stylus?
Thanks for your time,
DR
Thanks for your time,
DR