Record Player Stands with Storage

A turntable needs a surface that does not pass vibration into the needle, and records need somewhere to stand upright. These stands do both. The top carries the deck, the bay underneath holds sleeves on their edges, and the whole case is solid hardwood rather than a veneer box.

The stand measures 43 inches wide, 22 high and 16 deep, which clears most belt drive and direct drive decks with room for a phono stage beside them. Check the height of your seat first, since a turntable is easiest to cue when the platter sits near elbow level. Four finishes are made: black, oak, brown and walnut. Oak and brown show more open grain, black closes it down and reads as a single mass, walnut sits in between. The bays differ across the range, with some open front to back and others closed on one side, so count your sleeves before choosing.

One thing to know: solid wood shelves under a heavy record load are sized with the weight in mind, but a full bay is heavy, so plan where the stand will live before it arrives. It ships in parts with the case and top separated, which keeps the corners safe and holds the freight down. Instructions come in the crate. Free worldwide delivery, and 30-day returns.