TubeLover Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 As the tile says, I'm looking for cost effective containers for long term storage of my cd collection (all in jewel boxes). Since I've ripped my 3500 cd collection to my NAS, I could really use the space currently taken up by numerous racks of varying configurations all around the house. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. JC Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I use cardboard, but got them from a friend I also have a double row paperboard one, maybe from Amazon I know some people have found plastic bins that work Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Not sure if you can get them outside UK, but various http://reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/boxdetails.php work well for me. ds58 1 Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
rando Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 The must be at least a dozen threads in the correct forum if you search. Link to comment
ShawnC Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I use Hefty 30 qt plastic storage bins from Target (Home Depot, Walmart, ect..). Each contains about 200 cds with cases. Take a jewel case along while your looking to make sure it fits right. Then wait for a sale. Things to look for, no molding bumps on the bottom of the container (must be smooth), make sure the lid closes above the container and is sturdy for stacking. This is why I chose Hefty, their a bit more expensive but worth it. Computer setup - Roon/Qobuz - PS Audio P5 Regenerator - HIFI Rose 250A Streamer - Emotiva XPA-2 Harbeth P3ESR XD - Rel R-528 Sub Comfy Chair - Schitt Jotunheim - Meze Audio Empyrean w/Mitch Barnett's Accurate Sound FilterSet Link to comment
beancounter Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Audio_ELF said: Not sure if you can get them outside UK, but various http://reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/boxdetails.php work well for me. I use those. Available in the US at Office Depot. A little pricey as plastic bins go but they have sizes to fit jewel cases, they stack nicely, and they're well made. Link to comment
TubeLover Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Thanks Eloise and Beancounter, those look great. I'm checking into availability at Office Depot as we speak. JC Link to comment
gmgraves Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 17 hours ago, TubeLover said: As the tile says, I'm looking for cost effective containers for long term storage of my cd collection (all in jewel boxes). Since I've ripped my 3500 cd collection to my NAS, I could really use the space currently taken up by numerous racks of varying configurations all around the house. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. JC I have seen people use "fruit crates" to store CDs. I put them in quotes because they aren't really fruit crates. They look like them, and they even have colorful fruit company livery on them, but they are made to store LPs (although I have seen some small ones designed to hold 20 or so CDs). Lots of record stores here in the USA sell them. I think one designed for LPs would hold quite a few CDs in several rows and layers. Because they are made of wood, they are sturdy and they should be fairly cheap. Or how about these: Amazon sells 'em two for $7.67. That's sure cheap enough. They don't say how many single CDs the box holds, though. http://tinyurl.com/yaej4uz4 George Link to comment
DaQi Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Large-Divided-Media-Storage/dp/B001TOKS1W/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1525130345&sr=8-13&keywords=cd+bin I have about 15 of these holding my CDs, They stack nicely, hold a lot of CDs and are easy to handle. Link to comment
GaryG45 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I know of people who use products from www.jewelsleeve.com Link to comment
beerandmusic Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 i got lucky...i scored 2 of these filled with classical cd's for $300 they are carousels, and each one holds about 1000 cds i have since sold off most of the cd's and one of the carousels, keeping just the one which is about 75% full...enough for me. Link to comment
beerandmusic Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 i also used to use the same crates that i use for vinyl as they are stackable and extremely rugged and have handles. for about $8 they hold about 150 each Link to comment
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