Turntable Console

The saying “what’s old is new again” was
never truer than when it comes to vinyl
records. Having watched this method of
musical entertainment get slowly buried
over the last five decades by 8-tracks, cassettes, Walkmans, CDs, and streaming made
me think that they were gone for good.
But apparently, vinyl records have brushed
off all attacks as “merely a flesh wound.”
Such resiliency deserves to be celebrated —
and the console you see here is worthy of paying homage to the vinyl renaissance.
The case is built from no-nonsense,
1″”-thick solid mahogany panels that are
mitered at the corners with splines for a
strong joint. You can’t see these details
because of the thick edging that is glued to
the front. The edging has a large roundover
that winks at the mid-century design tastes
of the late 40s and 50s.
A bin that stores your albums is securely
hinged to the case, giving you access to your
collection when you need it, then hiding it
away otherwise. To complete the look and
utility of the console, the same hinge system
is used on the cover of the turntable.
Behind those attractive speaker covers
you’ll find ample room for your personal
set.