7.25" minimum height, the wire that comes out of the tonearm naturally bows at 8.25" though, so if you went between 7.25-8.25 inches, you would have the cover pressing on the wire everytime you put in on. I would recommend at least 8".
My Gingko cover that was custom made tabletop version for the Scout is 10.5" measured to the top of the cover.
My Gingko cover that was custom made tabletop version for the Scout is 10.5" measured to the top of the cover.