dust cover on or off?

ace420

333 only 1/2 evil :-)

• Dec 6, 2009

• #1

when playing a record, should the dust cover be on or off? does this make a difference in sound quality?

 

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chadnliz

Addicted Member

• Dec 6, 2009

• #2

Topic has been talked ot death if you search you will find lengthy and many posts about this. Most dont use cover when playing, it can cause static and or noise issues. I dont even use my cover period.

 

mhardy6647

Lunatic Member

• Dec 6, 2009

• #3

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=266187&highlight=dust+cover

 

ace420

333 only 1/2 evil :-)

• Dec 6, 2009

• #4

Thanks,

 

geode

F4 Phantom Seat Jockey

Subscriber

• Dec 6, 2009

• #5

ace420 said:

when playing a record, should the dust cover be on or off? does this make a difference sound quality?

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Try it both ways. Then you can add your opinion to the other thousands

 

131east23

...near Frank's Pizza!

• Dec 6, 2009

• #6

My dust cover is really a cat cover. Don't want little feet on the platter. When not in use the tone arm is fixed to its rest and cover is on. When playing cover is off completely. Don't even use the hinges, TT is closer to wall.

 

Balifly

Listening

• Dec 6, 2009

• #7

131east23 said:

Don't even use the hinges, TT is closer to wall.

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I got a very nice Sansui turntable recently.
It has a very nice dust cover but it is missing the hinges.
I was wondering why some one had taken the hinges off.

 

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JohnVF

Lunatic Member

Banned

• Dec 6, 2009

• #8

Mine didn't even come with one.

 

ussexplorer

Active Member

• Dec 6, 2009

• #9

Keep it on

I got to much dust. So I keep it on. Believe me. Keeps most of the dust out and yes. keeps the cats off. When I have cats.

Josh

 

chadnliz

Addicted Member

• Dec 6, 2009

• #10

JohnVF said:

Mine didn't even come with one.

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95% or more of the best tables dont

 

Big Bill

Summertime Rolls.....

• Dec 6, 2009

• #11

I just drape a small "sheet" of sorts over mine.

 

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JohnVF

Lunatic Member

Banned

• Dec 6, 2009

• #12

chadnliz said:

95% or more of the best tables dont

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My 25lb tabby jumped up right next to my turntable tonight, which made me nervous (but the record didn't even skip...this thing's impervious to outside forces). I'm thinking of getting the removable cover for it, but I never play my TTs with the covers on. It just seems like they're designed to trap and magnify resonance and vibration.

 

ace420

333 only 1/2 evil :-)

• Dec 6, 2009

• #13

I have been playing mine with the dust cover off & will continue to. Thanks for all the input!

 

SkyLounger

Super Member

• Dec 6, 2009

• #14

JohnVF said:

My 25lb tabby jumped up right next to my turntable tonight, which made me nervous (but the record didn't even skip...this thing's impervious to outside forces).

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Ooooooooooohhh....living dangerously John!