Average Dimensions of Turntable Space Requirements

dj_oatmeal · 22nd May 2006, 03:21 PM

I am looking at a piece of furniture that my wife and I are going to use for tv/stereo equipment. It has a slide out tray that is 17W X 18D X 6.75H. I do not currently own a turntable to measure one. Can some of you post dimensions of the space your turntable would require? DIY or commercial. I just need to know if I can fit a turntable in that space. Thank you in advance for any suggstions.

AndrewT · 23rd May 2006, 07:54 AM

Hi,
a small record deck would need about 15 by 17inch.

You have plenty front to back at 17inch.
But the 18inch wide may be a problem for bigger decks.

6.75inch high should be OK. for many mid to small height decks.

maxro · 23rd May 2006, 08:28 AM

I don't know if a slide out tray is a good idea. It would limit you to lightweight (read cheap) turntables.

Max

dj_oatmeal · 23rd May 2006, 01:32 PM

I have the same concern about weight. The tray is for serving food from so I suspect it is up to at least several pounds (5-10?). If not I can remove the tray and install stronger brackets with better bearings. So far I have found a few turntables that are close to or under 17 wide. The down side is most of the ones I have found are very expensive. If I can find one on the limit that has solid wood sides I can always take it appart and plane it down a little

I will be turntable shopping in the $200 to $400 range so it will either be used or DIY if it can be made on that budget. Thanks for the input so far.

22nd May 2006, 03:21 PM	#1
dj_oatmeal diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, South Carolina	Average Dimensions of Turntable Space Requirements I am looking at a piece of furniture that my wife and I are going to use for tv/stereo equipment. It has a slide out tray that is 17W X 18D X 6.75H. I do not currently own a turntable to measure one. Can some of you post dimensions of the space your turntable would require? DIY or commercial. I just need to know if I can fit a turntable in that space. Thank you in advance for any suggstions.

23rd May 2006, 07:54 AM	#2
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, a small record deck would need about 15 by 17inch. You have plenty front to back at 17inch. But the 18inch wide may be a problem for bigger decks. 6.75inch high should be OK. for many mid to small height decks. __________________ regards Andrew T.

23rd May 2006, 08:28 AM	#3
maxro diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Survey says: Least happiest city in Canada	I don't know if a slide out tray is a good idea. It would limit you to lightweight (read cheap) turntables. Max __________________ "Part of the reason a poot into a toilet bowl sounds the way it does is because of phase shift." -Andrew Eckhardt

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23rd May 2006, 01:32 PM	#4
dj_oatmeal diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, South Carolina	I have the same concern about weight. The tray is for serving food from so I suspect it is up to at least several pounds (5-10?). If not I can remove the tray and install stronger brackets with better bearings. So far I have found a few turntables that are close to or under 17 wide. The down side is most of the ones I have found are very expensive. If I can find one on the limit that has solid wood sides I can always take it appart and plane it down a little I will be turntable shopping in the $200 to $400 range so it will either be used or DIY if it can be made on that budget. Thanks for the input so far.

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