Acrylic turntable and amp dust covers?

Hinged, huh?

I have an acrylic cover for my Basis turntable, and I just lift if off and place it on the carpetted floor. I don't think I would want it hinged, as it is rather large and heavy. (Plus hinges break and/or get tweaked, so it is just one less thing to have problems with, IMHO.)

Actually, I really like that it not hinged, because when I place it on its side, on the floor, the top surface is about 18" off the ground, and I place my album cover and sleeve on top of it. Since I don't have a nearby table to place those things on, it comes in rather handy.

My two cents worth anyway.

Thanks Kurt. My idea is to have the base of the d/c come up to the top of the base on the Mc 275's. It would be hinged with an acylic hinge, going across the entire back side. On the turntable, the cover would again be hinged at the top of the plinth. If you look at the pictures of my "virtual" system, I think you'll get a clearer picture of what I'm trying to accomplish. At least I hope so!

I 100% agree with Kurt_tank. I have a one piece acrylic cover and I wouldn't want it hinged for the same reasons he mentions. I also set the cover down on the carpeted floor and use it as a table for the album cover while I'm listening.