Cabinet for front room (for turntables)

[Woolie2003]

Hi all, 

Might be a strange one, but I'm planning to decorate the front room, which isn't huge but I'd like to move the tele to the wall and then put some sort of sideboard or cabinet in it's place where I can put 2 x records decks and a mixer on the top. 

Does anyone have anything that I can see for inspiration and/or any suggestions on where to look? Probably after something around 200cm long (max). 

Cheers, 

Steve 

[Chalky]

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/kallax-shelving-unit-oak-effect-90307492/#content

You can get a stand for it, doors, boxes etc to go inside the cubes.  I have one with Lps in it

[Woodbutcher]

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Edited June 27 by Woodbutcher
Cos I can't delete it ...

[Keamus]

I moved house last year and bought a unit from Etsy. Bit like one in this pic. Great piece of furniture, but inevitably not quite big enough!

[Chalky]

Here's the kallax one....

[Mike]

you making it yourself?

if after inspiration ikea hacks website may be useful

https://ikeahackers.net/#search/q=turntables

 

[Jessie Pinkman]

13 minutes ago, Mike said:

you making it yourself?

if after inspiration ikea hacks website may be useful

https://ikeahackers.net/#search/q=turntables

 

That set up looks great but I think I'd have to turn the turntables the right way round and not sideways on.

[Happy Feet]

Just came across these cabinet makers on line bespoke and made to measure etc ,  https://www.fletcherandmils.com/collections/bookcases-toy-boxes-and-storage-units/products/cube-storage-unit

[Dylan]

On 28/06/2024 at 10:40, Jessie Pinkman said:

That set up looks great but I think I'd have to turn the turntables the right way round and not sideways on.

That’s how hip-hop dj’s have their turntables

[davidwapples]

1 hour ago, Dylan said:

That’s how hip-hop dj’s have their turntables

So it's easier to scratch without hitting the arm ?

[Dylan]

17 minutes ago, davidwapples said:

So it's easier to scratch without hitting the arm ?

yes

[Benji]

15 hours ago, davidwapples said:

So it's easier to scratch without hitting the arm ?

And not just scratching. It's also easier to mix your records. 

[Dylan]

46 minutes ago, Benji said:

And not just scratching. It's also easier to mix your records. 

I’m not so sure you would have to lean over tone arm to adjust the pitch.  I never saw any house dj’s set up like this for mixing I think it would be more difficult.

 

they would have them normal way with arm at side.

[Benji]

yes you're right. adjusting pitch would be much harder.

[Woolie2003]

On 30/06/2024 at 11:18, Happy Feet said:

Just came across these cabinet makers on line bespoke and made to measure etc ,  https://www.fletcherandmils.com/collections/bookcases-toy-boxes-and-storage-units/products/cube-storage-unit

Thanks a million for this - ordered myself a 10 x box version today so just got to wait now!!

[trevorq]

 

[Dylan]

This thread has got me wanting a turntable set up again.  Currently in storage under a bed as I need to buy amp and speakers last lot died.  And a mixer or pre amp as well..  

[Woolie2003]

1 minute ago, Dylan said:

This thread has got me wanting a turntable set up again.  Currently in storage under a bed as I need to buy amp and speakers last lot died.  And a mixer or pre amp as well..  

I've got 2 x turntables, small mixer to go in between and two Pioneer monitor speakers - reckon that's perfect just for a living room set-up (and that's about all I'd be able to realistically get away with from the wife!!) so just needed somewhere to put them hence this thread!! 

[Dylan]

3 minutes ago, Woolie2003 said:

I've got 2 x turntables, small mixer to go in between and two Pioneer monitor speakers - reckon that's perfect just for a living room set-up (and that's about all I'd be able to realistically get away with from the wife!!) so just needed somewhere to put them hence this thread!! 

That’s what I’m after but I might just squeeze one turntable on a very small cabinet next to the sofa in the corner.

 

i wax also considering some kind of table in middle of room with a lift up lid that comes off to reveal turntable.  That way it’s hidden when not in use.

https://www.homefurniturecentre.com/hifi-stands/hampshire-turntable-stand-walnut.html?cpgn=8&utm_source=products-adds&utm_campaign=Hampshire Turntable Stand- Walnut&gcampaignid=17796692793&gadgroupid=&gkeyword=&gdevice=m&ggtarget=&gmatch=&gurl=https://www.homefurniturecentre.com/hifi-stands/hampshire-turntable-stand-walnut.html%3Fcpgn%3D8%26utm_source%3Dproducts-adds%26utm_campaign%3DHampshire%20Turntable%20Stand-%20Walnut&gnetwork=x&gplace=&gposition=&gcampaign=PMAX_Furniture&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoOKLideIhwMVuo5QBh1pMwxWEAQYAyABEgI83fD_BwE

[Jessie Pinkman]

1 hour ago, Dylan said:

That’s what I’m after but I might just squeeze one turntable on a very small cabinet next to the sofa in the corner.

 

i wax also considering some kind of table in middle of room with a lift up lid that comes off to reveal turntable.  That way it’s hidden when not in use.

https://www.homefurniturecentre.com/hifi-stands/hampshire-turntable-stand-walnut.html?cpgn=8&utm_source=products-adds&utm_campaign=Hampshire Turntable Stand- Walnut&gcampaignid=17796692793&gadgroupid=&gkeyword=&gdevice=m&ggtarget=&gmatch=&gurl=https://www.homefurniturecentre.com/hifi-stands/hampshire-turntable-stand-walnut.html%3Fcpgn%3D8%26utm_source%3Dproducts-adds%26utm_campaign%3DHampshire%20Turntable%20Stand-%20Walnut&gnetwork=x&gplace=&gposition=&gcampaign=PMAX_Furniture&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoOKLideIhwMVuo5QBh1pMwxWEAQYAyABEgI83fD_BwE

It sounds to me like you want a Tardis type cabinet that when you open a drawer a pair of Technics decks with mixer slide out. If there is such a thing I'd like one as well.

Edited Tuesday at 17:13 by Jessie Pinkman

[Dylan]

18 minutes ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

It sounds to me like you want a Tardis type cabinet that when you open a drawer a pair of Technics decks with mixer slide out. If there is such a thing I'd like one as well.

That sounds perfect 

[Happy Feet]

I recently upgraded from one to two decks , small mixer etc check out Juno media 2 x reloops mk 11 direct drive decks plus Citronic mixer ask for best price ( it tells you to) prior to ordering , £203 each deck & £72.for mixer all in free postage via DHL , fortunately able to make my own cabinets and top to house everthing , at a level , low enough to sit in my comfy all leather John Lewis recliner and footstool , that I treated myself to via ebay £50. ( was over £500. new ) All my records are shelved in front above or under the decks , back & side wall  , so I can just spin and reach out without having to move too much , beers in the chiller box sorted 

[Jessie Pinkman]

1 hour ago, Happy Feet said:

I recently upgraded from one to two decks , small mixer etc check out Juno media 2 x reloops mk 11 direct drive decks plus Citronic mixer ask for best price ( it tells you to) prior to ordering , £203 each deck & £72.for mixer all in free postage via DHL , fortunately able to make my own cabinets and top to house everthing , at a level , low enough to sit in my comfy all leather John Lewis recliner and footstool , that I treated myself to via ebay £50. ( was over £500. new ) All my records are shelved in front above or under the decks , back & side wall  , so I can just spin and reach out without having to move too much , beers in the chiller box sorted 

Sounds like a Carlsberg ad" If Carlsberg did a record room it would probably look something like this.

Edited Tuesday at 19:05 by Jessie Pinkman

[Happy Feet]

Not forgetting the right kind of mood lighting , made this one a few years back , it measures 50cm. x 15cm. x 10cm. using an under cabinet neon tube light from BnQ , it's one of the pre made light fittings including plug so no fears of overheating when the stompers come out

 

[Steviehay]

On 27/06/2024 at 22:21, Chalky said:

Here's the kallax one....

i have this in white and black stand so its off the floor i also have a flatspot unit which has metal shelving i will be selling this for 40.00 when i get time 

[Woodbutcher]

Half a dozen milk crates and an old flush door would be fine ... 

[Happy Feet]

31 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said:

Half a dozen milk crates and an old flush door would be fine ... 

Lol, A mate of mine early 80s made a large wall in his lounge, into his record library come music room , he stacked bricks with scaffold boards , floor level up 1st 2 shelves for albums then 45s . It looked quite impressive and wasn't permanent so could be altered to suit ,not bad for an history teacher with limited DIY skills .