Turntable cover

The dust cover is not so easy to take off and on. If I prefer the way it sounds without the cover, I'll probably just leave it off.

I too recommend it off.....use a Swiffer to keep it clean, but be very careful near the cartridge.

OP
One option if it is possible.
Take the cover off, remove the hinges from the back of it and just place it back over the TT when not in use.
That way it still serves its purpose as a dustcover.

This is what I have done on one TT but I do not know what TT you have and if it will just sit on the plinth without hinges.
My old Dual does easily.

Might be worth looking at.
If not and you still would like a usable dustcover when not in use, you could have one made  that would sit on the plinth. Custom made on eBay about $140.

I have a Linn LP12. I'll see what I can do with the hinges.