You can convert it to up right position, but you will have 4 rubber feets on its side. I played this case before and it was pretty straight forward to work with. Panel finish is a beauty. The case blends well with my receiver.
Due to limited shelf space, I had to stack my 50lbs receiver on top of the case. I thought the receiver weight might crush the case, but it never did

I did put some pads in between to prevent scratches.
If price is a concern, then ATC-620 might be the choice. I believe it's near $100 cheaper.