Austin ModHouse

I used to make things... I'm getting back into the production habit. The first thing out of my shop...

Remember when listening to music was an activity? before mp3, and smartphones, and ipods... when you'd rush home from the record store with a new album to listen to it. to actually sit down, and listen to it beginning to end, looking at the album art and reading the lyrics or liner notes. JUST enjoying the music...

The family stereo was once a functional piece of furniture. I've always admired the 50's era (MCM) of console stereos. I have collected a few Telefunken brand console stereos, they have a beautiful form to go along with functionality. They serve that single activity, the pleasure of listening to music. But they were also good to look at.

So I made my own version....

The base is steel because nobody likes it when those wooden feet get wobbly. The blue tolex wrapped box at the bottom contains a punchy subwoofer. It makes no direct contact with the cabinet to help isolate phono rumble.

the middle section houses a turntable (phonograph) while the analog receiver, Bluetooth adapter and subwoofer amplifier live in the space between. I also included a USB plug so you can charge your smartphone.

I made the Bluetooth adapter. Constructed from solid walnut with some vintage formica and aluminum, it's roughly the size of a deck of cards.  

Oh, and I'm really happy with the way it sounds.  

The cabinet is made from three quarter inch hardwood ply and a lot of solid walnut.

Contact me if you'd like a listen...