Best Turntable Accessories That Improve Your Sound

When it comes to turntable accessories and vinyl setup upgrades, the turntable itself is only part of the equation. Some of the best hi-fi upgrades for vinyl come from the accessories around it, accessories that refine, control, and unlock your system’s full potential.

1. Cartridge Upgrades

Upgrading your cartridge delivers:

• Greater clarity and detail

• Better tracking with less distortion

• More dynamic, lifelike sound

Options like the Audio-Technica VM95E, can be a good start to upgrade your turntable because of its value and performance or the Audio-Technica VM520xEB offers a step up in refinement, separation, and high-frequency detail.

2. Platter Mats

A turntable platter mat plays a key role in controlling resonance between your record and platter.

Well-designed options like Origin Live’s Upgrade Platter Mat

Reduce unwanted vibration

Improve clarity and focus

Enhance overall musical balance

While the Strata Platter Mat is a step-up, designed to refine and elevate the performance of your turntable.

3. Record Stabilizers & Clamps

A record weight or turntable clamp improves contact between the record and platter.

The Humminguru Lumi Record Stabilizer helps and improves tracking, while the AIME Record Clamp enhances stability and bass control.

4. Record Cleaning

No matter how good your setup is, dirty records will limit performance.

A proper vinyl record cleaning routine:

• Reduces pops and surface noise

• Improves detail retrieval

• Protects your stylus and records

We suggest the Humminguru I-Brush to clean and maintain your records

We also provide record services in our store, both vacuum cleans, ultrasonic cleaning and vinyl flattening. 

5. Stylus Care: Maintain Your Cartridge Performance

Your stylus directly affects turntable sound quality.

Regular stylus cleaning:

• Preserves clarity

• Reduces distortion

• Extends cartridge lifespan

If you’re noticing dull or distorted sound, this is often the first thing to check.

We sell the Clearaudio Elixir of Sound Stylus Cleaner for this very purpose. 

With the right vinyl accessories, you can:

• Reduce noise

• Improve clarity

• Unlock more detail from your records

Each upgrade builds on the last, helping you get closer to true high-fidelity sound.