Ask any music lover about vinyl, and they’ll likely point to the warmth and dynamic quality of its sound. Now ask any music lover who also appreciates beautiful design and craftsmanship, and they’ll add that vinyl demands a machine as beautiful as the sound it emits. San Diego–based record console maker Wrensilva has been working at that intersection since 2016, treating its audio systems as pieces of furniture as much as machines for playing music. With the release of the Studio in White Oak, Wrensilva brings one of its most requested finishes to its smallest console.
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The White Oak finish is a natural evolution of the Studio console, released earlier this year. Already available on The Standard and M1 designs, the White Oak variation is now available on Wrensliva’s most compact model. At 31 inches wide by 17 inches deep and 33 inches tall, the Studio is designed to fit into smaller spaces without sacrificing the all-in-one functionality of the larger consoles. Building on the success of the original model, the new White Oak finish offers a lighter, breezier take on The Studio’s timeless design and construction.
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“White Oak has always been one of our most requested woods by both interior designers and customers. We love working with it due to its durability and easy elegance,” says Debra Salyer, co-founder and head of design at Wrensilva. “It has a certain soothing quietness to the grain and wood tone; I find the combination of the oak with the natural colored speaker screens lends a nice earthiness to a variety of decor schemes ranging from contemporary to even rustic interiors.”
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Attention extends down to the grain itself: The wood is milled to favor rift-sawn and quarter-sawn patterns over cathedral graining, creating a cleaner, more contemporary appearance.
The White Oak is paired with natural speaker fabric and caramel leather pockets, then finished with a water-based topcoat. The front door, carved with an undulating pattern, adds depth and movement while subtly improving acoustic performance; behind it is storage for up to 40 albums. Lift the smoked acrylic lid to access the turntable deck, where warm backlighting illuminates the lid and signature brass Wrensilva brandmark.
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Wrensilva’s signature sound remains unchanged in the White Oak edition. Developed in collaboration with Manny Marroquin, Giles Martin, and friends from the music community, the Studio pairs a floating, under-platter, belt-driven turntable with solid-state electronics, a 100-watt-per-channel Class D amplifier, and custom two-way bass-reflex speakers. Premium details include a frosted acrylic platter, one-piece magnesium tonearm, and Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.
Despite its decidedly analog appearance, the Studio isn’t limited to records. Listeners can switch between vinyl, Bluetooth, auxiliary input, and optional Sonos multi-room audio, allowing the console to accommodate contemporary listening habits alongside a record collection.
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The Studio in White Oak is now available at wrensilva.com and select DWR studios, starting at $9,900.
