My wife and I ended up buying a nice heavy wooden dining room buffet with drawers near the top and shelves underneath (see pics in my system). I took out the back for ventilation and wiring. It actually works very well and my wife likes the looks. I have an ir repeater so everything can be operated with the doors shut. I have my tube amp and tt on the top. Someday I might replace the shelves with something heavier, although I am running short on room. I have a 2" maple block and BDR cones under my CDP. One issue is it is a beast to move.
Home theater furniture - husband vs. wife
I'm sure this is a common source of friction for a lot of folks here. What kind of furniture do you use to hold your gear?
My situation: I need to hold a Parasound 2200 as well as my receiver and HTPC. I also have a big 200lb 36" tube HDTV. Currently I am using an ugly old pressboard entertainment center to hold the TV, receiver, HTPC, but it doesn't have the proper ventilation for the 2200. I was going to buy a nice looking rack to hold everything, but my wife says it is "too industrial" - and wants me to get something from Pottery Barn. They have a lot of nice wood furniture, but nothing that is designed for 19" rack mounted equipment.
Does anyone have a suggestion? She is actually quite reasonable about it... I am trying to collect some photos of what people have done to make things look nice so we can plan on what to do.
Thanks!
My situation: I need to hold a Parasound 2200 as well as my receiver and HTPC. I also have a big 200lb 36" tube HDTV. Currently I am using an ugly old pressboard entertainment center to hold the TV, receiver, HTPC, but it doesn't have the proper ventilation for the 2200. I was going to buy a nice looking rack to hold everything, but my wife says it is "too industrial" - and wants me to get something from Pottery Barn. They have a lot of nice wood furniture, but nothing that is designed for 19" rack mounted equipment.
Does anyone have a suggestion? She is actually quite reasonable about it... I am trying to collect some photos of what people have done to make things look nice so we can plan on what to do.
Thanks!