WARNING: MAX Depth is 12.75 inches. Dont forget to include the space your cables will take as they exit the back of your equipment. Many devices fall in the 12.75 inch size, but the banana jacks, RCA and HDMI connectors can add inches more. Fortunately, it was not a problem in my case. The unit is very sturdy, with none of the cardboard backs so common on stands. The back is 1/2 MDF and the whole thing interlocks, making it very strong. Be prepared to spend some time putting it together. If you look CAREFULLY at the orientation of the parts in the assembly manual, it will go together very well, the fit and finish are fantastic for a product of this price. That being said, I have never seen a unit this size with so many parts and connectors. The manual says not to use power tools, but if you assemble this without one, your wrists will ache. Just use a small power screwdriver, or a drill with a slip clutch to limit the torque and you will be fine. They just dont want the user stripping the components out with a screwdriver bit in a high-power drill. If this unit were deeper, it would be a FANTASTIC piece. As it stands, I just had to make a few concessions on what I will put in the cabinet (I was fortunate to have a choice).
WARNING: MAX Depth is 12.75 inches.
WARNING: MAX Depth is 12.75 inches. Dont forget to include the space your cables will take as they exit the back of your equipment. Many devices fall in the 12.75 inch size, but the banana jacks, RCA and HDMI connectors can add inches more. Fortunately, it was not a problem in my case. The unit is very sturdy, with none of the cardboard backs so common on stands. The back is 1/2 MDF and the whole thing interlocks, making it very strong. Be prepared to spend some time putting it together. If you look CAREFULLY at the orientation of the parts in the assembly manual, it will go together very well, the fit and finish are fantastic for a product of this price. That being said, I have never seen a unit this size with so many parts and connectors. The manual says not to use power tools, but if you assemble this without one, your wrists will ache. Just use a small power screwdriver, or a drill with a slip clutch to limit the torque and you will be fine. They just dont want the user stripping the components out with a screwdriver bit in a high-power drill. If this unit were deeper, it would be a FANTASTIC piece. As it stands, I just had to make a few concessions on what I will put in the cabinet (I was fortunate to have a choice).