NorStone: French design for true music lovers
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The NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl combines an elegant HiFi rack with dedicated storage for up to 90 vinyl records. Its slim steel frame and open shelves provide a stylish home for your turntable, amplifier and other audio equipment. Available in five finishes, this compact vinyl storage furniture fits beautifully into modern and traditional interiors.
The NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl is designed for music lovers who want to keep their turntable, audio equipment and favourite vinyl records together in one elegant piece of furniture.
Based on the popular NorStone Esse HiFi series, this model adds a dedicated compartment for vinyl records, combining contemporary design with practical functionality.
Your complete HiFi setup in one place
The Esse HiFi Vinyl offers multiple shelves for your turntable, amplifier, CD player and other audio components. The lower compartment provides vertical storage for up to 90 LP records, keeping your collection organised and within easy reach.
Its open design allows convenient access to your equipment and makes connecting cables straightforward.
Durable materials and reliable construction
The sturdy steel frame features a protective epoxy coating, while the shelves are made from tempered glass or wood, depending on the selected finish.
The open sides and back encourage natural airflow around your audio components, making this rack particularly suitable for amplifiers and other equipment that generates heat.
Five finishes to complement your interior
Measuring just 57 cm wide, the NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl offers an excellent solution for smaller listening rooms and living spaces.
Choose from five finishes: light oak, walnut, black glass, red glass and frosted glass. Each version combines an elegant appearance with the practical features needed for a modern vinyl listening setup.
Why choose the NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl?
- Dedicated storage for up to 90 vinyl records.
- Multiple shelves for a turntable and HiFi components.
- Durable epoxy-coated steel frame.
- Tempered glass or wooden shelves.
- Open construction for easy cable access and ventilation.
- Compact footprint, just 57 cm wide.
- Available in five attractive finishes.
- Supplied flat-packed with assembly hardware and tools.
The NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl brings together everything you need to create an organised and attractive listening space, giving your favourite records and audio equipment a place of their own.
The following versions are available:
- Matte white frame with light oak-effect shelves
- Matte black frame with walnut-effect shelves
- Black frame with a choice of shelves: Black glass – Red glass – Frosted glass (milky glass)
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FAQs NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl – HiFi Rack with Record Storage
How many vinyl records can the NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl hold?
The NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl provides dedicated storage for up to 90 LP records. The records are stored vertically in the lower compartment, keeping your vinyl collection organised and your favourite albums within easy reach.
Is the NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl suitable for a turntable?
Yes, this HiFi rack is specifically designed for turntables and audio equipment. The top shelf provides space for your record player, while the additional shelves can accommodate an amplifier, CD player or other HiFi components.
What are the dimensions of the NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl?
The rack measures 57 cm wide, 40 cm deep and 86 cm high. Its compact dimensions make it an excellent choice for music enthusiasts who want to organise their turntable, audio equipment and vinyl records in one convenient location.
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Which colours and finishes are available?
The NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl is available in five finishes: a matte white frame with light oak-effect shelves, a matte black frame with walnut-effect shelves, and a black frame with a choice of black glass, red glass or frosted glass shelves.
How much weight can each shelf support?
According to NorStone's technical specifications, each shelf supports up to 20 kg. This makes the rack suitable for many standard turntables, amplifiers and other HiFi components. Always check the weight and dimensions of your equipment before installation.
Does the NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl arrive fully assembled?
No, the rack is supplied flat-packed for self-assembly. All necessary mounting hardware, tools and assembly instructions are included, allowing you to assemble the furniture yourself.
Does the open design provide sufficient ventilation for audio equipment?
The open-sided construction and unrestricted rear provide natural airflow around your HiFi components. This helps heat dissipate and makes cable connections easily accessible. Always follow the ventilation clearance recommendations supplied with your equipment.
What is the difference between the NorStone Esse HiFi and the Esse HiFi Vinyl?
The NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl is based on the original Esse HiFi rack but includes a dedicated compartment for storing vinyl records. It combines traditional HiFi equipment storage with practical space for your LP collection.
Why choose the NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl?
The NorStone Esse HiFi Vinyl offers a practical combination of contemporary design, durable construction and convenient vinyl record storage. With multiple shelves for your audio equipment, space for up to 90 LPs and five attractive finishes, it is an excellent choice for creating an organised listening space.
Collection FAQs
How do I choose the right record cabinet for the size of my collection?
Count your LPs, then choose a record cabinet with enough capacity for the records you own now and some unused space for future purchases. Measure the available width, height and depth, including room for doors, drawers, cables and ventilation. Also decide whether the cabinet must support a turntable, amplifier or television; the AllVinyl collection can be filtered by capacity, dimensions and space for audio equipment.
How many LPs fit in a record cabinet, and why can the stated capacity vary?
Capacity figures are approximate because gatefold albums, box sets, outer sleeves and dividers occupy more space than standard single sleeves. A useful estimate is around 10–12 conventionally sleeved LPs per 3 cm, but records should not be packed so tightly that they are difficult to remove. AllVinyl models range from around 60 LPs per Kiyo compartment to 260 in the listed MOEBE configuration, 350 in the LOIA Digger and more than 400 in Plyphonic Model A.
How much extra record storage should I allow for a growing vinyl collection?
A sensible planning margin is approximately 20–30% above your current collection. Someone with 200 LPs should therefore consider record storage for roughly 240–260 records rather than buying a cabinet that is full on arrival. For collections that grow unpredictably, modular systems such as Kiyo and MOEBE can be rearranged or expanded instead of being replaced.
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Can I place my turntable on top of the record cabinet?
Yes, provided the top is sufficiently large, level, rigid and rated for the weight of the turntable. Compare the turntable footprint with the usable surface and leave room for the dust cover, power lead and audio cables. Turntable manufacturer Pro-Ject advises placing a turntable on a level surface; AllVinyl models explicitly intended for turntable use include GRAM, PLAY, Curtis and LOIA Le Meuble Digger.
Which record cabinets also have space for an amplifier and other audio equipment?
Look for compartments with sufficient internal width, depth, height and load capacity—not merely a shelf that looks large enough in a photograph. GRAM has a middle shelf intended for an amplifier, LOIA Le Meuble Digger has open equipment shelves rated up to 14 kg each, and KRON has a central area with cable openings for an amplifier or streamer. MOEBE provides adjustable open shelving, while the Plyphonic models integrate amplification and other audio equipment into the furniture itself.
Do the cabinets include cable management and sufficient ventilation for audio equipment?
This differs by model. LOIA Le Meuble Digger has an open rear and adjustable cable grommets, MOEBE has open sides and backs, and KRON includes cable openings in its central equipment section. LOTV Vinyl Slide also has cable openings, but equipment placed behind closed doors must still have the clearance required by its manufacturer. Denon, for example, recommends around 15 cm above and 5 cm at either side of its AV receivers and warns against blocking their upper vents.
What is the difference between open record storage, closed cabinets and pull-out record drawers?
Open vinyl storage makes the collection easy to see and browse and generally provides better airflow around audio equipment, although records remain more exposed to dust and light. Closed cabinets create a quieter visual arrangement and reduce everyday dust exposure, but access and equipment ventilation require more attention. Front-browsing compartments and pull-out storage make it easier to flip through covers; GRAM and Curtis are designed around browsing access, while LOTV Vinyl Slide combines vertical LP storage with sliding-door compartments.
How should record cabinets store LPs vertically or horizontally, and which record cabinets do it properly?
LPs should be stored vertically, on edge, with enough lateral support to prevent them from leaning. Long-term horizontal stacks place unnecessary weight on the lower records and should not be the main storage method. Both the Canadian Conservation Institute and NEDCC recommend vertical storage for disc media. AllVinyl designs that explicitly provide supported vertical or angled storage include Curtis, the Sinfonic Audio cabinet, Kiyo’s 33 × 33 × 33 cm compartments, LOTV Vinyl Slide and the adjustable MOEBE system.
Are the record cabinets modular, expandable or available in custom dimensions and finishes?
Some are. Kiyo can be reconfigured and extended with additional modules, while MOEBE can grow in both width and height. Display LUNA also uses a modular construction. For made-to-order LP furniture, Sinfonic Audio offers a selectable number of compartments and alternative woods, Curtis can be adapted through custom work, and Plyphonic models are produced to order in selected finishes.
Do the cabinets arrive assembled, and what should I check before delivery?
Delivery and assembly depend on the maker. Kiyo arrives flat-packed and uses a tool-free magnetic connection system; MOEBE requires self-assembly; Display LUNA includes instructions and the necessary tools. Pastform models such as PLAY, LOTV, KRON and GRAM arrive assembled and include indoor delivery in the listed countries, while LOIA Le Meuble Digger is delivered ready-made on a pallet. Before ordering, measure doorways, corridors, stairs, lifts and tight corners, and check whether delivery is to the front door, inside the home or on a pallet.
