I’m thinking of about a Dimplex IgniteXL 60" fireplace unit that’s either on or off. Instead of mounting it to the wall, the carpenters will build a cabinet to hold the unit at the top with a shelf at the bottom for audio gear. The cabinet will abut the wall behind with slots for ventilation. The floor is hardwood over concrete. The walls are furred-out studs and wall board over concrete. The gear is an Ayre DX-5/20 disc player, QX-5/20 DAC/preamp, AX-5/20 integrated amp, and Roon Nucleus. I gave my Thorens TD124 and vinyl to my cousin.
I’m 89 but can comfortably bend to insert a disc. Mostly I stream music or watch YouTube/Netflix on the 85" Sony.