Whether it’s been years since you first went digital or you’re a recent convert to the CD revolution, the problem of how to store the darn things never goes away.
Initially, when the collection is small, stacking them seems like a sensible solution. Once the “fever” hits, however, and you find yourself creating a leaning tower of music.
The answer to this is, of course, the CD rack.
CD racks come in two basic styles: the tower model and the shelf model.
CD storage units can be purchased at many chain record stores, in the audio-video sections of some department stores and through mail-order including:
Audio Consultants-Chicago and Evanston: Wooden rack, holds 392 CDs, $250; custom designed metal rack, holds up to 1,000 CDs, $600-$800.
Best Buy-Chicago: Wooden crate, holds 20 CDs, $5; revolving guitar-shaped rack, holds 120 CDs, $89.
Compact Disc Source-Evanston, Glenview and Oak Brook: Towers, hold up to 500 CDs, $70-$230; shelves, hold 60-650 CDs, $20-$250.
Compact Disc Store-Chicago, Vernon Hills, Arlington Heights, Chicago Ridge and Naperville: Plastic tray, holds 20 CDs, $1.75; wooden shelf, holds 675 CDs, $189.99, wooden towers, hold 200-400 CDs, $180-$225.
Hold Everything-Chicago: Heavy cardboard library box, holds 20 CDs, $8; plastic A/V module, holds 30 CDs, $10; acrylic A/V module, holds 30 CDs, $12;
wire tower, holds 132 CDs, $89, rotating pine rack, holds 220 CDs, $95; oak CD library, holds 400 CDs, $135.
Rose Records-Chicago: Wood crate, holds 76 CDs, $14.99.
Target-Chicago/suburbs: Wooden racks, holds 50 CDs, $14.99-$19.99.
