Ikea's hi-fi component 'rack' runs just $7.99

The Lack comes in a variety of colors.

(Credit: Ikea)

This Ikea TV stand looks nice and sturdy.

(Credit: Ikea)

Made of particleboard and ABS plastic, the Lack rack comes in a variety of painted colors (and "birch effect"); it's 21.3 inches wide and deep, and 17.75 inches high. Ikea doesn't present the Lack as audio furniture; it's a side table, but audiophiles all over the world have used it to support their prized possessions. Build quality is surprisingly sturdy.

Granted, the Lack won't handle macho 100-pound high-end amplifiers, but it'll be just right for a CD player stacked on top of a cool running receiver or integrated amplifier. Or get two Lacks, sit 'em side-by-side, and put your turntable on one and the electronics on the other.

Oh, you're more of a home theater enthusiast? Ikea's got you covered. Check out the matching Lack Corner TV-bench ($59.99) that will support up to 143 pounds.

[feverboy777]

Only problem it come's with 50.000 screws & bolts.

[jwrupe]

Aren't you concerned you'll get a lot of Flack about the Lack recommendation? ;-)

[soundman45]

I don't get it? The Blog goes from a one hundred thirty nine thousand dollar Blu-ray play to an eight dollar piece of plastic junk..................Weird !!!

[pubmat]

Actually its made of a wood-like substance.

[d06svt]

This blog is for anything and everything related to the audio hobby. Not that weird.

[ckramer--2008]

Good printer stand too! And, with just a little extra work, you can stack-a-lack

[Revfinder]

FYI, Ikea's Expedit is an excellent shelving solution for vinyl...

[coprock]

I'll bite. I purchased one of these for my bedroom and it works well, holding about 30 lbs of gear with no stability issues. This would easily hold a heavy turntable. I didn't realize others were using them for the same purpose. Recommended cost effective solution.