Which way??

Does changing the VTA from level change the amount of surface noise while playing a record? If so, which way (higher or lower at the cartridge end of the arm) would produce less noise?

Also, I know that changing the VTA has an effect on frequency response, but can't recall how. Could someone briefly remind me?

I can't change VTA on the fly, so I want to avoid having to re-discover all of this by trial and error...

Thanks!!

BTW- if it makes a difference- Well Tempered Classic with a Benz Lo.4.

Regards
Jim