$510.00 for an Aluminum cover for the ARC Ref. 10?

11-03-15: Statman
" ... This is for Cleeds, you work for ARC? It is a flaw ..."

No, I don't work for ARC.
I haven't had any problem at all with the acrylic lid on my preamp. It sits on the top of my rack, though. It's very well ventilated.

Guess none of you guys has ever owned a BMW.

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Markwatkiss, I've owned several BMW's...and still own one. And I do know that when you buy one, you sign up for the insane maintenance costs that go along with it. I've done that since 1984 and wouldn't have it any other way. After more than 30 years of BMW's, I've been conditioned to expect costly maintenance.

You, buy a $30k preamp, the mfg and dealer expect you to know what league you're playing in and not to wince when presented with any type of bill. Dorothy, you're not in Kansas anymore.
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You buy a $30K preamp should have poly parts - just my opinion

"Dorothy, you're not in Kansas anymore."

Nope. More like New York, Paris, London.......