My forced air hvac system creates a LOT of dust, I could never leave a dust cover off when not in use.
UP, to avoid ’trapping’ and ’reflecting’ micro vibrations.
OFF, if possible, for appearance, at least for long listening sessions, I guess I would simply leave the hinged type up for single play, like I used to do with an Audio Technica I had.
In my case, the cover on the big JVC plinth is large, heavy, unattached, it must be removed. Luckily it has notches on the sides to get a good grip on it. And bimps on the plinth to align the front first, then lower without hitting anything. Very important in my situation, I have very small clearances: height and sides of 2 of my 3 arms I squeezed in there.
Notches are an advantage: not needing to reposition your hands. Off, down, lean vertically to defy gravity, back up to TT, no need to walk anywhere.
I put felt pads on the edge resting on the floor, to keep from scuffing it to hell and back, resist sliding, and isolation from floor vibrations.
UP, to avoid ’trapping’ and ’reflecting’ micro vibrations.
OFF, if possible, for appearance, at least for long listening sessions, I guess I would simply leave the hinged type up for single play, like I used to do with an Audio Technica I had.
In my case, the cover on the big JVC plinth is large, heavy, unattached, it must be removed. Luckily it has notches on the sides to get a good grip on it. And bimps on the plinth to align the front first, then lower without hitting anything. Very important in my situation, I have very small clearances: height and sides of 2 of my 3 arms I squeezed in there.
Notches are an advantage: not needing to reposition your hands. Off, down, lean vertically to defy gravity, back up to TT, no need to walk anywhere.
I put felt pads on the edge resting on the floor, to keep from scuffing it to hell and back, resist sliding, and isolation from floor vibrations.