Hi Phil,
That was exactly my concern when I want to buy the kn7000. I spoke prior to my purchase with the Technics technical support (Adi) and he told me as of Octobr, 2004 that there have not been any reports about the cover including the surrounding plastic cover and the cover cable connector.
Congratulations on your new kn7000 and enjoy it at its full capability.
Doron
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Doron Peisic