Ikea used to make these really great GLADSAX frames for displaying records on the wall. Discontinued: GLADSAX – Vinyl Wall Display For a cleaner storage option, consider adding one of Ikea’s many finished storage boxes for a plush finished look. Equally, if you only need two compartments, simply incorporate the added shelf for handy storage of your vinyl accessories (cleaning equipment, record clamps, replacement styli, and more). If you’re wondering about the added shelf in the central compartment, you’ll be pleased to know the shelf is easily removed to allow for more record storage. I stained mine a dark walnut color to convey a more sophisticated finish that wouldn’t look out of place in a contemporary city apartment. Better still, they are easily waxed, painted, or stained to give them a custom look. The NORNÄS range was my personal favorite vinyl record storage solutions from Ikea as they were a solid pine construction which adds immediate character and authenticity. The record frame was a particularly popular option among our readers subsequently, I’ve also included a couple of alternative options as a replacement. I’ve kept them in this article, as they were popular options for record enthusiasts, and who knows, you might be able to score one secondhand if you do a little digging. Since this article was originally published (in March 2017), IKEA has sadly discontinued a number of the following products. Second-hand furniture stores and antique shops are a great source of potential record storage units just waiting for your creative input. The beauty is, almost anything large enough to house vinyl records could become a potential storage option, you’ll just have to think outside the box a little (see what I did there) about how you finish the piece. (You can purchase these from specialist companies, and this simple modification can transform a piece of furniture). If you’re feeling creative, you could go one step further and replace the legs with modern hairpin-style versions. Once the internal shelves are removed, vinyl records easily slot inside. For example, this mid-century style piece (pictured below) could make the perfect living-room showpiece with just a little modification. It’s also worth looking at whether the one you pick can play files from a USB drive or if it has wireless options like Bluetooth or wifi.If you feel like taking on a project, there’s a whole host of potential record storage options throughout IKEA’s portfolio. If you pick a player that is just a “transport” that means it only includes the CD mechanics and will need a separate DAC (digital/analogue converter) to produce sound. Some devices will have optical and coaxial outputs as well as the usual RCA, making them more versatile. All on this list have a headphone jack, but some devices will also have analogue RCA outputs to connect to an amplifier or speakers. You’ll want to take note of what outputs can connect to your player. We’ve included several convenient all-in-one systems in our list below, but there's at least one model from each of these types in our roundup. Alternatively, you may be after an all-in-one system with built-in speakers and extra connectivity options, a simple boombox that can run off mains power or batteries, or a battery-operated portable model. The most premium type is a component player that fits into a larger system and won’t come with built-in speakers. So, before you buy, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Player Type You don’t want to pick up a new player only to realise you can’t connect it to your speakers or that it needs batteries. Wave goodbye to shuffle and listen to your favourite songs the way the musicians intended. They’re affordable, support artists more than mere pennies-per-play on streaming, sound even better than records (and won’t skip) and come in collectable cases with stunning artwork and lyric booklets. There are a whole host of arguments for why you should get back into CDs instead of record players or MP3 players.
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