Building your own high end turntable stand?

Dean, I'm also interested in learning possibilities here, as I have a similar need for a waist-high support for my Teres 255. I have it on a stand right now but it's very close to the floor (as there is too much vibration if I have it higher on the stand). I've seen some interesting options on ebay - marble tables that are designed for lab use, but look like they would work well for turntables too. Pricing looked at about $800 or so, but shipping would be quite a bit I'm sure. I'm wondering if marble is the perfect material though. Anyway, like you I'm keen to explore building my own and have no budget to shed out 2-3k on such a support.

I think both of you should consider a TT wall shelf. They're not expensive even new, and far more effective than any floor-standing device IMO.

You could find a ton of DIY models and reccomendations around the net. From the light IKEAs to the Flexy-Racks variations. One model I remember from my starting audio days ( from the 70's) was one pictured on a StereoReview magazine. It was just a huge wood box filled with sand, painted in black and with a heavy top.

Jahaira.

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15576&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&langId=-1&parentCats=15576*15729&productId=10351

Have a TNT V on it and added two solid shelves below for extra space. Solid wood, very sturdy, cheap (comparatively speaking), and easy to assemble. Can be stained or left as is.

i agree with the wall mount...but if you are like me that is an impossiblity with the Mrs. of the house! in any event i built one using 3/4-10 threaded rod and maple cutting boards...that might sound crude but it came together well...i went to a local kitchen supply house...the kind that services resturaunts. they ordered me 5 shelves (my tt sits on top) 18x24x1-1/2 for something like $60 per board. i drilled 3 holes through each plank and slid the threaded rod through...sandwiched each board with a zinc plated nut, washer and a Delron (type of plastic) washer on each side of the board. this allowed independed leveling of each shelf. stained the boards cherry to match my decor and we were in business...for a tt only stand i would buy two shelves and 3' zinc plated rod, aforementioned nuts and washers...put one shelf at the top and one a few inches off the bottom (for stability and keeping the rod straight). you could also add weight to the stand by placing something decorative and heavy on the bottom shelf...if you have access to a pedistal grinder (or local machine shop) they could even grind a 45 degree angle on the floor end of the rod for piercing the carpet.

2 boards = $120 (you can get thicker for more)
12 sets of nuts and washers = $25
3 zinc plated threaded rod 3' = $15

total = $160ish

good luck
chad