Need help finding a new turntable stand

[pthoresen]

I have a request I need some help with.

Have updated home theater recently and need a new place to
put my old turntable. It currently resides unused on an old
Sauder AV rack (glass doors, coasters, and top that opens).
I would like to get rid of this old Behemoth and get a new
small stand that is close to half this height and a bit more
contemporary. My old one is 20 plus years and a bit creaky.

I want the new one under 36 inches tall, and less than 20 inches wide.

I see Crosley sell a inexpensive retro looking cabinet and
a few others that almost meet what I am looking for (close example)
http://catalog.sears.ca/wcsstore/MasterCatalog/images/catalog/31/22/012031224_1_271.jpg
or
http://www.techcraft.net/4105/detail.asp?product_id=1692&category_id=86

Sanus has a welded Steele thing, but at $500-600 that is > than my budget.

Also many I found are often too wide. What I have also discovered in my searches
is that I really want to duplicate that top loading lid from my old
stand. With dust, pets, and a young child, having it enclosed is preferred.

I have looked at a couple furniture store, and places like Bestbuy with no luck. Google searches and talking to a few people have not been fritful.

Maybe I should just take my old one, chop it in half and paint it black……
LoL
Seriously, it does not need to be large as I already have furniture for the TV
and all of the newer items such as the Blu Ray player etc.
This new piece would just hold the turntable and maybe a couple legacy components like tape player and VCR

I have looked on craig’s list, ebay and browsed through some of the gallery pictures here to get ideas. A couple were close, but were DIY projects which I lack skill in.

Open to suggestions and would prefer not to get a side table or end table.

So. Parameters are:

• Short – under 36-40 inches
• Fairly narrow – 21/22 would be too wide
• Dark – too match the rest of the furniture
• Enclosed somehow is ideal so turntable is protected.

Thanks in advance, posting in this forum as it indicates Furniture is also a topic of discussion.

 

[audiofox]

I looked for some time for a similar item and did not find anything I liked, so I went with a VTI open stand and put my VPI HW-19 Mark IV on top. I have the one below:

http://www.vtimanufacturing.com/AR 406.htm

The stand itself is very sturdy, and I have it bolted to the wall with two L brackets so it is solid as a rock. I think I paid a little over $200 for the stand and saved shipping costs by picking it up from the warehouse. One redeeming value for this one is that it puts the turntable fairly high off the ground, which might be sufficient for keeping inquisitive fingers and snouts away from your turntable.

I'm sure you have considered a similar option (ie, open stand vs enclosed), just thought I'd put in my $0.02. If I ever have time, I will probably make a custom cabinet to my own specs, but that may not be an option for you if you don't enjoy woodworking as a hobby. Good luck with your quest.