I’m not sure why they designed this piece like this, but I would say the record storage on the bottom should be shorter like by an inch or two and records would still fit in there and then the top place where the component would go would be higher to fit a larger size in there. For instance, some of my pieces won’t fit I have to put it on top of the whole thing.
   However, on a positive note, these pieces of furniture are excellent quality and they go together so easily I was amazed. It just looks beautiful. I bought five of them lol. My man cave is never looks so good! Also, the instructions were very clear and concise. A pleasure to assemble.