Plyphonic: handmade audio furniture for serious music lovers
Plyphonic Model H Record Cabinet
The Plyphonic Model H is a handmade record cabinet for serious vinyl collectors. It combines open LP compartments, hidden storage and a fully welded steel base in a clean Plyphonic design.
The Plyphonic Model H is designed for music lovers who do not want to hide their record collection, but give it a central and visible place. The vertical open compartments are made for LPs, keeping records upright, organised and within easy reach. Browsing through your collection becomes part of the listening ritual.
The construction is built around the weight of vinyl. Model H is made from 18 mm plywood and rests on a fully welded steel base. This gives the cabinet more rigidity and stability than furniture with separate screw-on legs. In addition to the open LP sections, the cabinet includes spacious compartments behind colourful laminated doors, ideal for storing accessories or items you prefer to keep out of sight.
Plyphonic builds handmade furniture for music lovers in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands, combining CNC precision with hand finishing. The brand works with high-quality birch and pine plywood, leaving the layered edges visible as a deliberate design feature. Fully glued construction and no visible screws give the furniture a clean look and a stable, long-lasting feel.
Plyphonic: handmade audio furniture for serious music lovers
How many records fit in the Plyphonic Model H?
The Model H has a stated capacity of approximately 300 LPs. The open vertical compartments keep records upright and easy to browse, while sleeve thickness will affect the exact total.
How is the Model H organized for vinyl storage?
It combines open LP compartments with enclosed storage sections. The open areas keep the collection visible, while the sections behind doors can hold cleaning supplies, spare sleeves and other items you prefer to keep out of sight.
What material is the record cabinet made from?
The cabinet is built from 18 mm plywood and is available in pine or birch plywood. The layered plywood edges remain visible as part of the design.
Why does the Model H use a welded steel base?
The fully welded base provides a rigid, stable support for the weight of a large record collection. It avoids the movement that can occur with separate screw-on furniture legs.
Can I order the cabinet with or without doors?
Yes. The Model H is available with or without laminated doors. When ordering doors, specify the preferred colour so the final configuration can be confirmed.
Does this handmade LP cabinet require assembly?
No. The Model H is delivered as a ready-made product. It is fully glued and made without visible screws, so no customer construction is required.
Where is the Plyphonic Model H made?
It is handmade in Oldenzaal in the Netherlands, combining CNC-cut components with hand sanding, gluing, oiling and final assembly.
What are the lead time, return conditions and warranty?
The stated lead time is approximately three to twelve weeks. Because the cabinet is made to order, the sale is final rather than covered by a standard change-of-mind return; the warranty is two years.
Which type of vinyl storage suits my collection?
Use a compact stand or crate for a small rotation, a front-browsing bin for regular listening and a record cabinet or modular system for a larger collection. The collection includes 20- and 40-LP stands, 60-LP holders, open crates, wall storage and furniture holding several hundred records.
How much LP storage should I plan for future purchases?
Choose capacity above the current record count rather than filling every compartment immediately. A little spare room makes browsing easier and leaves space for new releases. Expandable systems such as Kiyo and Display LUNA are useful when collection growth is expected but the final size is uncertain.
Should records be stored upright?
Yes. Store discs vertically on edge and support partly filled sections so the sleeves do not lean sharply. Avoid stacking LPs flat for long periods, and do not pack a record shelf so tightly that jackets must be pulled out with force.
What is the difference between front-browsing and spine-facing record storage?
Front-browsing bins show cover artwork and make it easy to flip through albums, but they usually need more depth. Spine-facing shelves use wall space efficiently and suit alphabetical organization. Many collectors combine both: archive most LPs by spine and keep current listening in a flip bin.
Which vinyl storage works well in a small room?
Wall-mounted record storage, cube inserts and compact 20–60 LP stands use limited floor area efficiently. Measure wall load, shelf depth and access before choosing a solution. A small footprint is useful only when records remain upright and easy to remove.
Can record storage be expanded later?
Several products are designed for growth. Kiyo modules can be rearranged and extended, Display LUNA accepts additional shelves, and separate crates or bins can be added in stages. Check connection systems and maximum stacking guidance before expanding vertically.
Which materials are common in LP storage furniture?
Options include solid oak or walnut, plywood, powder-coated steel, bamboo, acrylic dividers and coated fibreboard. Material alone does not determine suitability; also check shelf load, joinery, stability and whether the finish is easy to maintain around frequently handled records.
How should I protect records once they are organized?
Keep vinyl storage away from direct heat, sunlight and damp areas. Use clean inner sleeves, avoid PVC outer sleeves for long-term storage and leave enough room to handle jackets by their edges. Dust open storage regularly without spraying cleaner near the records.