I sounds like you already have plenty of good advice, but I'll weigh in anyway. I subscribe first to Albert Porter's approach. In my case, my audio was in a room that was off limits,and my kids surprisingly behaved.
On the other hand, I'm a little surprised to hear you say you prefer your table low. I mount mine at chest height. I really don't like bending over to position records. Were it me, I'd move it to a higher, sturdy location - possibly wall mounted as Dave suggests.
On the other hand, I'm a little surprised to hear you say you prefer your table low. I mount mine at chest height. I really don't like bending over to position records. Were it me, I'd move it to a higher, sturdy location - possibly wall mounted as Dave suggests.