Solidsteel VL Series Extra Shelf Expansion Kits
Modular Shelf Expansion Kits for Solidsteel Vinyl Library Racks | Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialist
The Solidsteel VL Extra Shelf Kits are modular expansion components designed for Solidsteel's Vinyl Library (VL) Series racks, allowing owners to increase equipment storage or vinyl-record capacity without replacing their existing rack structure.
Handcrafted in Italy, the VL expansion system is available in two principal height configurations: 225 mm for audio equipment and 325 mm for vertical LP storage.
Each kit combines an 18 mm ennobled MDF shelf platform with anodised-aluminium support pillars and Solidsteel's mechanical-support architecture. The 325 mm configuration can also incorporate dedicated stainless-steel record supports to keep LPs upright and organised.
At Brisbane HiFi, we supply Solidsteel VL expansion kits for customers looking to expand an existing VL rack as their audio system or vinyl collection grows.
Key Features & Mechanical Engineering Highlights
- Modular VL System Expansion: Adds an additional shelf level to compatible Solidsteel VL Series configurations, providing a practical pathway for system growth.
- Two Height Options: Choose 225 mm clearance for audio components such as DACs, streamers, preamplifiers, and phono stages, or 325 mm clearance for vertical LP storage.
- 18 mm MDF Shelf Platform: The ennobled MDF shelf provides a substantial mounting and storage surface with a durable polymer laminate finish.
- Anodised-Aluminium Support Pillars: Aluminium frame elements provide a rigid structural connection between the existing rack and additional shelf level.
- Dedicated LP Storage Support: The 325 mm configuration can incorporate stainless-steel record supports to help keep vinyl collections upright and organised.
- Consistent VL Construction: Designed to complement the materials, dimensions, and finishes of the existing VL Series rack system.
- Expandable System Architecture: Allows compatible VL rack configurations to evolve as additional equipment or vinyl storage capacity is required.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Modular Extra Shelf Expansion Kit for Solidsteel VL Series Racks |
| Shelf Dimensions (W × D) | 1,280 × 410 mm / 50.4 × 16.1" |
| Shelf Thickness | 18 mm / 0.7" |
| Available Clearances | 225 mm / 8.8" or 325 mm / 12.8" |
| Shelf Material | Ennobled MDF with Anti-Resonance Polymer Laminate Finish |
| Frame & Pillars | Anodised Aluminium with Acoustic Damping Material |
| Available Finishes | Black / Walnut |
| Compatibility | Solidsteel VL Series Racks |
| LP Support | Stainless-Steel Record Supports on 325 mm Configuration |
225 mm Audio Component Configuration
The 225 mm version is designed for adding an additional equipment level to a VL rack.
Potential applications include:
- DACs
- Network streamers
- Preamplifiers
- Phono stages
- CD transports
- Other appropriately sized source components
Before installation, component height, shelf loading, cable clearance, and manufacturer-specified ventilation requirements should be checked.
325 mm Vinyl Storage Configuration
The 325 mm configuration is designed specifically for vertical vinyl storage.
The additional height allows LP records to be stored upright, while the supplied record-support hardware helps maintain an organised collection.
Potential applications include:
- Vinyl LP storage
- Box sets
- Larger-format record collections
- Dedicated record-library expansion
Record capacity will vary depending on record thickness, sleeves, dividers, and collection configuration.
Compatible VL Series Systems
The expansion kits are designed to extend compatible Solidsteel VL Series configurations.
They can be used to create combinations such as:
325 mm Level: Vinyl LP Storage
225 mm Level: Phono Stage / DAC / Streamer
225 mm Level: Integrated Amplifier / Source Component
This modular approach allows the rack to combine dedicated record storage with conventional equipment platforms.
System Planning & Load Considerations
Expansion should be planned around the specifications of the complete rack rather than treating an individual shelf in isolation.
Brisbane HiFi can assist with:
- Required shelf height
- Equipment dimensions
- Vinyl storage requirements
- Weight distribution
- Overall rack configuration
- Cable management
- Ventilation requirements
- Future expansion planning
Where heavy equipment is installed, the manufacturer's equipment weight and the rack's applicable load specifications should be observed.
Why Choose Brisbane HiFi for Solidsteel VL Expansion?
Brisbane HiFi Showroom Display:
Visit the Brisbane HiFi showroom to inspect Solidsteel VL furniture, expansion configurations, finishes, and vinyl-storage solutions.
System Layout Guidance:
Our specialists can help determine the appropriate 225 mm or 325 mm configuration, plan equipment placement, and integrate additional record-storage levels.
Australian Support:
Brisbane HiFi supplies genuine Italian Solidsteel equipment furniture and expansion components throughout Queensland and Australia with specialist support and nationwide delivery.
What's Included in the Box?
Depending on the selected configuration:
- 1 × Solidsteel VL Series 18 mm MDF shelf board
- 1 × Set of anodised-aluminium support pillars
- 225 mm or 325 mm pillar configuration
- 2 × Stainless-steel record-support bars for the 325 mm LP-storage configuration
- Assembly hardware
- Installation guide
Consult with the Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialists
The Solidsteel VL Extra Shelf Kits provide a practical way to expand an existing VL system with either 225 mm equipment-storage clearance or 325 mm vinyl-storage clearance, using an 18 mm MDF shelf, anodised-aluminium supports, and compatible VL Series construction.
Contact Brisbane HiFi to discuss VL rack expansion, equipment shelf planning, vinyl storage capacity, component clearances, or system configuration.