Wall Shelf for Turntable
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Worse than the first choice based on what I see in the pictures. It's a "floating" bric-a-brac shelf, best I can tell. If it is in fact just that, not suitable
Go with the brackets as suggested by shelly_d
Any decent hardware or building supply store carries already cut and finished shelving and small door panels in the dimensions you will require, usually with a decent wood grained binding on the edge (at least the one that shows), so you don't even have to have anything cut if that's an issue, I also see them everywhere in plain white and they are perfectly flat, dense MDF
You can paint or stain them as you wish
That's how I did my first wall mount; all you need is a drill, screw driver and a level
shelly_d
Not An Audiophool
Note that with all the shelf brackets posted, there are screw holes that will allow you secure the shelf to the brackets to keep it secure as well as securing the bracket to the wall. With any of these, you issue is the shelf itself. Contact lumber yards near you to see if they will cut to your dimensions. If not, use the yellow pages to see if you can find a part time carpenter or cabinet maker that will accept a small job like this. The issue is not insurmountable.
Shelly_D
media
It's more fun to compute
I thought I would post an update. I ordered the sumo shelf from target.com and it seemed to work out very nicely. It's not a thin solid board, it's actually reinforced to hold quite a bit of weight. It's made for AV components.
It is supported by three screws and comes with anchors. I mounted the middle screw into the wall stud and this thing isn't moving, or bending. I think it worked out well. here's pictures. Sorry for the blurry photos, using a cell phone.
It is supported by three screws and comes with anchors. I mounted the middle screw into the wall stud and this thing isn't moving, or bending. I think it worked out well. here's pictures. Sorry for the blurry photos, using a cell phone.
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media
It's more fun to compute
After 24 hours with it, I have to say I am very pleased. The sound has benefited from having the TT on the wall shelf and I beleive the materials used in the center of the shelf dampen any extra vibrations. I highly recommend it for a cheap easy option. under $60 shipped. It doesnt slouch, staying level 100%.
It looks like it worked out well. A wall shelf can do absolute wonders for turntables in an apartment with bouncy floors. I used one until I got my VPI (which is pretty immune to anything including my 25lb cat jumping on the shelf it sits on, and now I have concrete floors).
If you should ever choose to upgrade, the 'other' Target shelf is fantastic. Target audio-stand company, not Target the store.
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7642-target-vw1-pro-wall-mount-turntable-shelf.aspx
VERY stable. I used the double shelf unit.
If you should ever choose to upgrade, the 'other' Target shelf is fantastic. Target audio-stand company, not Target the store.
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7642-target-vw1-pro-wall-mount-turntable-shelf.aspx
VERY stable. I used the double shelf unit.
Sansui Louie
Curmudgeon
When I was a teenager, I had a very bouncy floor in my bedroom. I made a wall shelf for my BIC 940 and that solved everything. This particular shelf is interesting because, if it holds up as it seems to currently, you don't have the angular supports in the way of shoving things below it, like other equipment...therefore it could be installed in such a way that one wouldn't even know that it's on a shelf without close inspection.
c-atle-79bay
Super Member
Media, are you still happy with your shelf choice? I'm looking at it and thinking I might just pull the trigger. I do have the advantage of my walls being disconnected from my floor though.