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A New "On the Wall" Way to Store and Display Records from Toneoptic
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 31, 2022
Toneoptic founder and graphic arts designer Fabian Geyrhalter decided "It is time to rethink how we store and select records". He's come up with a unique, patent pending design and hired "the best designer, engineer and advisors (from Frank Gehry Partners, Boeing Aircraft and Cambridge Audio amongst others)" to execute the concept.

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A New Rackit Manufacturer Surfaces Just in Time
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 05, 2017
When Per Madsen retired, a guy named Jef Fowler of TwoCan Audio began making the identical modular oak frame racks.

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A Singles Collection Divided Can Stand!
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 25, 2019
Koeppel Design 45rpm dividers make organizing and finding your 45s easy!

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Another Hat in the Record Storage and Display Ring: Pratherteam
Michael Fremer  |  Mar 23, 2018
AnalogPlanet recently received this email from Brit Prather of Pratherteam:

"I wanted to notify you of our small company which specializes in vinyl storage. We offer record racks for on deck listening, small collections and displays for now spinning records which are free standing or wall mounted. As a small company comprised of my husband and I designing and making these units, we’re reaching out to you in marketing efforts for exposure to grow our business".

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Crosley Radio Renews Beatles Licensed Accessories
Michael Fremer  |  May 27, 2020
Crosley Radio recently announced it had renewed its license for Beatles-branded accessories including the ones in the lead photo. The Beatles remain at or near the top of new vinyl sales 57 years after the group released its first single.

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Does The Tribute Rack Stack Up With Per Madsen's Rackit Racks?
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 07, 2012
In the recent news item about a replacement for the no longer manufactured Per Madsen Rackit record storage racks, we wondered whether they were of equal quality. So when Tribute Rack manufacturer Jef Fowler of Portland, OR's Two Can HiFi emailed and offered to send a review sample, I refused.
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Footfall Fix For Cheap!
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 28, 2020
Few things are more annoying to record lovers living in a home (particularly an older one) with a floor that flexes and causes records to skip as you attempt to carefully move around the room. The first thought is to buy a sturdier, more massive equipment stand but that doesn't work!

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Has M A Recordings Produced the World's Finest Inner Sleeves?
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 05, 2014
M A Recordings is best known for its catalog of superbly recorded "world" music. Producer/engineer Todd Garfinkle records at 176.4/24 bit using a precisely spaced pair of custom-made microphones, Cardas cables and a Fostex DV-40 DVD-RAM recorder.

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In Portland, Oregon A New Source For Per Madsen's "Rackit" Record Racks
Michael Fremer  |  Mar 02, 2019
An AnalogPlanet reader let us know about a new source for Per Madsen's "Rackit" record storage units (Per retired). Portland Oregon based woodworker Ryan Tinsel manufactures the record storage racks in his "one-man shop".

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Kate Koeppel Design Introduces "The Record Tote"
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 10, 2015
Kate Koeppel Design in collaboration with GDS Cloth Goods has just introduced The Record Tote— an LP bag Taylor Swift and every style conscious vinyl fanatic will want be seen with.

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Music Box Designs AMP BOX Stores Records In Fender Guitar Amp Style
Michael Fremer  |  Oct 23, 2018
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Music Box Designs Says "Put Your Logo Here!"
Michael Fremer  |  Mar 26, 2018
Last fall AnalogPlanet posted a story about Netherlands based Music Box Designs, maker of sturdy, stackable wooden vinyl storage boxes.

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Music Box Designs Sturdy Solid Wood Stackable Record Storage Crates
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 04, 2017
Netherlands-based Music Box Designs manufactures these solid wood vinyl storage containers and ships them world-wide for a very reasonable price. Shipping is free in The Netherlands and throughout most of Europe.

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Record Racks From Tony's Woodshop
Michael Fremer  |  Oct 17, 2016
A few years ago we alerted readers to an identical replacement record rack for the Per Madsen "Rackit" record storage system from TwoCan HiFi. ($99.95 if you order four or more, lesser amounts priced accordingly).

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RecordWall-It: Inexpensive Record Display Wall Unit That Works
Michael Fremer  |  Oct 31, 2014
The most deluxe record wall display units are probably those from Art Vinyl. The hinged plexiglass fronted frames hang on the wall and are easily opened so you can change the displayed album in a few seconds. Unfortunately they are expensive at around $50.00 each or 3 for $140 (on Amazon.com).

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