Stylus Rake Angle

Yes, but "timing" per se is the job of the turntable. The turntable provides the "X-axis" for the music, which is time. Who could argue that correct time is not important? Not me.

Stringreen. I know what your problem is. It's the Vandersteens!

Mr. M.... what is the problem that is caused by the Vandersteens?

Chill out. Just a little audiophile humor on a subject with turntable tonearm/cartridge rake angle that a lot of people take WAY to seriously. Yes, I have a turntable. Had one for several decades and found a lot of other adjustments that are far more important than rake angle.

Dear Lewm: I think ( I'm not an expert on that. ) that timing could be a not so good term/word to apply on the subject.

Harmonics are a development from the fundamental and in a home audio system the quality of the fundamental during playback depends on tyhe transient response that depends on the " right " whole cartridge set up. Different transient response gives different sound reproduction of fundamental/harmonics that change the dynamics we perceive.

Now, as I posted: when you are " there " you just know at once.
Timing is not easy to explain because there are several parameters that affect transient response not only VTA/SRA. What's important is to understand the whole subject an the importance of accurate cartridge/tonearm/LP set up.

Btw, any one of you read it ( from audiophiles or reviewers. ) something like: " SRA on the fly " instead " VTA on the fly " ( related to tonearm. )?

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.