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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@newtoncr

my sme v is set up by don better of don better audio


Hey, fellow Clevelander  ? ;-) Lakewood here.
@newtoncr 

Nope, for better (pun intended) or worse, I’ve done everything myself thus far.