Are Dust Covers a MUST


need some opinions on weather or not to keep the dust cover on my mmf5 TT?

pro and cons?

Thank you
128x128thegoldenear
Until someone does a double-blind abx test to prove otherwise, dust covers do not detract from the looks of any turntable. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Everybody I know who tried going commando (no TT dust cover) was dead inside a week.

DON'T DO IT.
I have the same problem with dust in my home, and don't like the idea of having to take my martin logan panels apart to wash them down. I got a pair of custom made anti static dust covers, I think they will be a life saver for me. Anyway, just wanted to share this with the forum. Here is the link is anyone else is interested www.audioarmorusa.com