I’m not a hardcore audiophile, but even I can’t stop raving about Wrensilva’s new console that I spotted on the brand’s website this morning. Dubbed Studio, the all-in-one hi-fi system packs a turntable, preamp, amplifier, and speakers into a single handmade unit. But that’s not all. The real draw of the Studio console is its built-in record storage, which houses up to 40 vinyl albums. We’ll get to all of that, but first, let’s rewind on what Wrensilva has had in store for us over the years, and why the Studio’s release makes more sense than ever.
If you’ve followed hi-fi audio for a while, you’ll know that San Diego-based Wrensilva has always stood out courtesy of its furniture-grade craftsmanship and serious audio hardware that share equal billing. The company has released two models to date, the M1 and the Standard, and the Studio is its latest addition. It carries the same philosophy as its predecessors but in a more compact footprint. To put that into perspective, the Studio measures 31 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 33 inches tall, which is nearly half the size of the M1 at 70 x 31.5 x 22 inches.
Now that we’ve seen how much ground the Studio covers in a tighter footprint, let’s get into the technical details. The Studio integrates a turntable, speakers, and built-in record storage into a single handmade unit. Starting with the turntable, the belt-driven record deck comes fitted with a one-piece magnesium tonearm and an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, sitting beneath a smoked acrylic dust cover at the top of the unit.
As detailed in the company’s press release, power comes from a 100-watt-per-channel Class D amp pushing a pair of two-way bass-reflex speakers. A textured front door handle sounds diffraction and hides storage for 40 albums behind it. Wrensilva also threw in a headphone amp with a quarter-inch jack, which is a nice touch if you want to listen late without disturbing anyone.
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The Studio doesn’t stop at vinyl either. Bluetooth and aux inputs come standard, and for an extra $900, you can add Sonos integration. That means you can run vinyl through your existing Sonos network or jump to digital streaming whenever you feel like it.
As detailed in Wallpaper, each cabinet is hand-built in Wrensilva’s San Diego workshops from dark walnut, with brass detailing on the brand mark, charcoal fabric grilles, and an anodized base under the record player. Every unit is made to order, so expect to wait six to eight weeks for delivery. The Studio record console is priced from $9,900, and you can order it directly from Wrensilva’s website.
