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

"11-09-15: Geoffkait
... why have a cover at all?"

One good reason is because the electric current inside of a tube amp or preamp is potentially deadly, often for quite a while even after AC power is turned off.

Bdp24,

Say what you want about D'agostino. He is one of the most respected designers out there. Plus after 30 years with Krell he had to start fresh with a new company. You will find a lot of the better high end stores in the country carrying his line.

Outside of audiogon I have not heard Rogers name mentioned. And I have went to a lot of audiophile meetings and have attended several shows along with visiting many shops. The only time I have ever seen his gear is years ago at Brooks Berdan.

11-09-15 Why have a cover at all? most of the rf is generated by ics ... Geoffkait

11-09-15: Cleeds
"11-09-15: Geoffkait
... why have a cover at all?"

One good reason is because the electric current inside of a tube amp or preamp is potentially deadly, often for quite a while even after AC power is turned off.

Just use a plexiglass cover. Works great.

Will ARC give me a $510 price reduction if I buy a Ref 10 without a top cover?

"11-09-15: Brf
Will ARC give me a $510 price reduction if I buy a Ref 10 without a top cover?"

Why don't you ask your dealer?
There seems to be no problem with the acrylic cover when the unit has sufficient ventilation, btw.