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    Russ, this is a topic that's long overdue. I've seen several type
    of storage systems, but almost all are targeted to those folks owning
    a small collection; i.e., less than 50 discs.
    
    My preference has been the cases by TEAC. These are good cases,
    but it seems they've been discontinued, which I find odd, as the
    stores here in N.H. used to routinely sell out these cases. They're
    assemble it yourself types, available as singles (stores 40) or
    doubles (stores 80). They are completely enclosed, with sliding
    glass doors and movable stops. The doubles were around $25, singles
    $15 (on sale). Stackable too, except that they weren't interlocking;
    I drilled out holes in the side panels and used dowels to interlock
    'em. I'd buy more, except I can't find them anymore. What I really
    liked about them was that they were enclosed - no dust.
    
    Right now, I haven't seen any cases in the usual outlets that I'd
    want. I do recall seeing ads in Digital Audio about a year ago for
    some really nice cases. The firm was down South - might have been
    Atlanta. These units came in many sizes, and were made out of light
    wood with etched glass doors. Stored 50 to 200 discs, depending
    on the model chosen. Don't know if these folks are still in business;
    I haven't seen an ad in months. I'm still kicking myself for not
    buying these - not only were they well made, but they were wall
    mountable, too.
    
    I'm pretty much in the same boat you're in - I've outgrown my TEAC
    cases (two doubles and two singles), can't add, and can't find an
    enclosed type case to house my collection (300 plus). I'm about
    ready to design and build what I want, given that I can't seem to
    buy it....:-(
    
    
                                      Ken
    

    Rockit Records sells some decent wood units that will hold around
    100 cds. The price was around $20.

    
    Lechemere's has Teak Wood cases, with roll-top (actually roll-side
    8^) doors.
    
    Holds up to sixty discs, and since there are no seperators, it really
    isn't a pain for double jewel boxes.  There's a slidable "bookend"
    on each of two shelves, so if you have less than 60 ( or 30 ) you
    can keep them standing up straight.
    
    I personally found this one to very nice.  $29.99 at Lechemere's.
    
    								-rjk

    Well, once you get into multiple hundreds of CDs, you need something
    that cna be stacked without taking up a huge amount of space.  I've
    gone for the Add-'n'-Stack drawers.  These are wood boxes covered
    with vinyl simulated-woodgrain stuff.  Each box holds 3 drawers,
    and each drawer holds 30 single discs.  I have 8 of these, which
    allows me to keep drawers sorted according to genre of music (although
    it's getting a bit crowded for this.)
    
    The only problem I have with this system is that I have to keep
    my double-box discs separate.  Ultimately, I guess I'll shop for
    some furniture that simply has large flat drawers.  I can rig up
    my own dividers to organize rows of cds, while still allowing the
    singles and doubles to be mixed.
    
    Typically, the Add-'n'-Stack drawers are in the $25 to $30 range.
    Once the record store in the Burlington Mall had a bunch of them
    for $18 ... a real find.  Lechmere used to carry them, and may still
    in Nashua.  I think you can order them from the Publisher's Central
    Bureau catalog also.

    I use a 5-shelf bookcase. It's pretty much full up now (about
    300 CD's) and they're starting in on another bookcase.
    
    --- jerry

    For those looking for the TEAC cases...Tower Records in NY carries
    them.  I heard one is opening in Boston.  You can check there or
    if they don't carry it perhaps they can special order from the NY
    stores.
    
    I too am in a predicament.  I've sent away to a few mail order places
    for their catalogs.  I'll post info here if I come across anything
    good.
    
    Debbie
    

     The Teac cases that were discontinued will be returning to Service
    Merchandise Sept 15. The old ones held 37 discs. The new ones will
    hold 42. 
                                          Rich

Lechmere (and Spag's) sell a three shelf box designed
to hold 45 CDs and/or tapes.  I removed the plastic
inserts, pulled out half a dozen staples, and scraped
off some glue.  It now holds 87 CDs.  Now I've got to
get another... :)... About $20 at Spag's; $25 at Lechmere
on sale.

R.

    the neatest and most economical system i've seen came from
    Lechmere... made by NAIAD (?). Particle board, dark wood finish,
    holds about 66 CDs, two shelves, stackable, no inserts,
    size: about 14x12x5... costs about $15, $10 on sale.
    
    last time i was at pheasant lane, they were out of stock, though
    
    	bruce

    Re: .7
    
     Not to pick nits, but the TEAC cases I have hold 40 single CD's,
    and would most likely hold 42 if I take the sliding stop out. I've
    never seen one that held 37......
    
     Thanks for letting us know about the new availability - I hope
    the "new" cases are compatible with the old one. Also, thanks Debbie,
    for letting me know that Towers still carries 'em. The Boston store
    hasn't opened yet - the only reason I'm still fiscally solvent.
    When they do, I'll probably end up donating even more of my paycheck
    to the CD habit (and people thought crack was addictive...wait'll
    they buy a CD player...:-)
    
     Since TEAC is still in the business, I guess I'll stay with them
    - I really like their design. And I can always make 'em wall
    mountable....
    
    RE: .0
    
     Have you decided what type of storage system Y'all gonna use for
    your CD collection?
    
    
                                 Ken
    

    Do the "TEAC CASES" have a name or model number? Do they ever get
    advertised in any of the national magazines? (This for those of
    us who don't have regular access to Lechmere, by virtue of being
    on the "left" or "wet" coast.)
    
    Thanks.
    
      John
    

    RE: .11
    
    John,
    
     Hmmmm....the Teac CD Case does have a model number; however, I
    believe it's on the packaging, not the case itself. I'll look when
    I get home tonight. As far as the name.....I plead amnesia on this
    too. CD Storage Case by Teac, I think. I've never seen it advertised
    in any of the national maggies, but Lechmere wasn't the only place
    that carried it. Let's see....Record Town, Tape World, and several
    others here in New England also sold them. As Debbie pointed out
    in and earlier reply, Tower Records in N.Y. also had 'em. I'm sure
    they were available locally to you.
    
     Here's a basic description of the case. The single case, which
    holds 40 CD's, is finished in a simulated walnut finish (tops and
    sides are out of particle board, with the finish laminated on).
    The back is a thin piece of paneling type material. A movable stop
    slides along a precut track in the bottom of the case. The front
    is dual glass doors, which slide along an integral track set; the
    doors have frosted finger indentations for opening, and the Teac
    logo is on one of the doors. As I said before, the beauty of this
    design is that it locks out dust. Cleaning's a snap, too - just
    dust the outside and you're done - no need to dust individual jewel
    cases, as in the open design. Also, the jewel boxes stand on end.
    which appeals to my own sense of orderliness. Maybe it's due to
    my large vinyl collection, but I just can't stand to see CD's stored
    horizontally (even tho' I know they can't warp).
    
     By the way, the case does come disassembled. It takes about 10
    minutes to sink the 10 screws that holds it together. The degree
    of difficulty is minimal.
    
     I'd say if you can't find any in the Promised Land ( :-)  ), try
    writing/calling Teac at their national address/phone number - I'm
    sure they'll be able to put you in touch with retailers in your
    area.....
    
                                      Ken
    

    
    Thanks... I don't have a name to ask for it by, but at least
    I'll know it if I see it.
    
      John
    

    
    
    I, too, agree with the TEAC choice. I found a double at a local
    Wherehouse Records about 8 months ago, and have outgrown it already.
    They disappeared since I purchased mine, but appear to be back at
    all Service Merchandise and/or Best discount houses (I'm sure there's
    at least one of these in the Seattle/Bellevue area). By the way
    John, when you say left/wet coast, please be specific and say
    "Northwet" coast 	~)	~\~
    
    I've removed the funky slide "bookends" and have been able to store
    only 82 total (all single jewel cases - if I buy a double disc,
    I resort to buying 2 single's to store them). These units are not
    light, and although easy to put together, pay special attention
    to the side panels (they're easy to invert ((blush!!)) - if you
    can see pressed board, they're on upside-down). 
    
    				The Cruiser
    
    

     Thanks for all the input. I went on vacation and have been swamped
    since I got back, so I haven't been able to do much shopping. (Until
    last night)
    
     I went to Lechmere (Framingham) and could not find any TEAC units.
    I did; however, find the storage unit with the "roll top" sides.
    It is manufactured by (I think) E A Enterprises. No offense, but
    I was not impressed. It seemed to me that the doors would get in
    the way of the CDs at the far end of the shelves. So, my search
    continues. I'll update on what I find.
    
    B.T.W.- I picked up the New Order - Substance CD while I was there.
    The cost was $24.99. What I've heard so far sounds great.
    
    Russ
    - Desperately seeking CD holder -

    
    I've been looking around, and I'm still looking... Nothing at the
    local Tower(s) or at Best outlets, or much of anywhere.
    
    It's amazing how much JUNK is out there-- storage racks you'd
    outgrow after having a CD player more than 3 months. This looks
    like a great business opportunity if you had a good alternative
    product concept... even with near-garage shop manufacturing 
    capabilities.
    
    If somebody sees the TEACs in the Boston area, put a pointer
    here. I'll do some driving the next time I'm in greater Maynard.
    
       John     
    

    I have some wooden stackable CD racks that are nice.  They come with
    dividers and can fit about 40 in one rack.  You can mix double and
    single CD's with no problem.  Price is the usual $.50 per CD.  The
    Harvard Coop has them.  I'd like to see what these Teac things look
    like to compare, but what I have is the best I've found in stores so
    far.

    Yeah, I saw the Harvard Coop ones and, encouraged by their simplicity,
    will be making my own.
    
    Each horizontal rack consists of three pieces of dowling in an "L"
    shape with a rectangle of wood at each end.
    
    Side view:			Front view:
    
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    I reckon on doing just as well for about 10p(16cents)/disc.
    
    Andy

    
    Side view:			Front view:
    
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Yup. That's what I have too. I t also has a piece that slides in the
middle in case you have less then 48 (the max mine holds). I really
like it.

greg

Jordan Marsh sent out a flyer that shows oak casette and CD racks with 
shelves/placeholders for individual CD's.  Price is roughly 30cents/CD.  From 
the ad, it looks like they allow overhang, which I don't like.  I'll probably 
still pay a fortune and get the really nice Sonrise cabinets.  After all, 
storage should not JUST be functional but also look nice and last.  I look 
upon it as a piece of furniture, so don't consider it to be negating the 
discounts on the CD's I buy.

I love woodworking, but it's time-consuming and I lead a busy life.  I envy 
those who really have the time to make their own audio furniture.


				Mark

    It took 15 minutes with a drill and some wood.� Cost about 6 quid
    in all. Somewhat cheaper..?

Because I hadn't had time to do a DIR of this entire file, I added Topic 
914, describing the CD shelves I make for myself.  They're cheap - $7.00 
or so for a stackable shelf that holds 83 CDs.  Check it out - this may be 
what some of you are after.

- Dick Binder

     Well, I finally bought something. I was at Lechmere in Nashua
    Saturday, and picked up a rack manufactured by Tree Dimensions.
    It holds 133 Discs and cost $34.99. (Now on sale for $24.95) It
    can be hung on a wall or stand alone. 
    
    Russ

    I also bought one of the oak racks mentioned in .23 that are on
    sale until this Saturday.  It looks nice.  I am planning on mounting
    mine on the wall this weekend.

Due to the alarming rate at which my CD collection is growing, I'm 
reconsidering storage options.  Ordering from Sonrise is just going to cost 
too much.

I saw the Tree Dimensions rack, but I'm afraid I see no point in it.  To me, 
the point of a special rack is that it keeps the discs from scratching each 
other.  This also goes for casette racks.  If I just wanted a simple storage 
rack, I'd make it myself.

I have yet to find this TEAC rack that everyone keeps talking about.  Is it 
wood or plastic, and where can it be found?


				Mark