I test record players for a living — here are the must-have accessories for your vinyl

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From record weights to vibration-dampening mats, here's everything you need for the perfect vinyl listening setup

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I love my record player — and I love all the little accessories I've got to go with it. Perhaps it's the cool record weight I use to make sure my vinyl stays in place during playback, or maybe its the slick slip mat that stops extra movement, but there's something about a fully loaded deck that gets the musical blood pumping like little else.

You don't have to spend a lot either. There are plenty of options out there to maximize your vinyl experience that cost under $100 — although there are some great products that cost a bit more. Maybe you need to keep your vinyl clean, or perhaps you need to store your precious records. Here are some great options to go with the best record players.

Tammy Rogers
Tammy Rogers
Audio Editor

Tammy and her generous collection of headphones have found a new home — Tom's Guide! After a two-and-a-half-year stint as iMore's resident audiophile, Tammy's reviews and buying guide expertise have more focus than ever on Tom's Guide, helping buyers find the audio gear that works best for them. Tammy has worked with some of the most desirable audio brands on the planet in her time writing about headphones, speakers, and more, bringing a consumer focussed approach to critique and buying advice. Away from her desk, you'll probably find her in the countryside writing (extremely bad) poetry, or putting her screenwriting Masters to good use creating screenplays that'll never see the light of day.

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