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Silly Fun Stuff

Turntable Car Freshener
Display case that is actually safe

Science Tech Stuff

‎ilumiscope - to view and record Zoetrope vinyl
How do you know if your turntable is spinning at a correct speed? By using this Strobe Disc. It can help align your cartridge as well!

Andover System

Spindeck 2 Turntable (semi-automatic) - $300
Spindeck MAX (fully automatic, better stylus) - $400
Spinbase - $300 - (The only speaker I'd recommend if you wanted to put your turntable on top of it)
Turntable + Speaker + Stand Combo - $800
Andover One - THE best All-in-One system - $2000

Turntable Care

Stylus Needle Gel Cleaner
Stylus Needle Ultrasonic Deep Cleaner
Stylus Force Scale Gauge (only needed if you have a turntable with a counterweight)
Compressed Air Duster (do not spray on the needle!)
Soft Brush (you can use a clean make up brush too)

Vinyl Care

Everything-you-need Cleaning Kit
Record "Lint" Roller (MUST HAVE if you have pets with hair)
Vinyl Cleaner Fluid
Vinyl Mitts
Record Deep Clean Washer

My favorite Extras

White Acrylic Slip Mat
LP Gear - find upgrade and/or replacement parts for your turtntable
Record weight/stabilizer
Custom Vinyl Mitt
Vylümi - Vinyl display Light
Turntable Platter Light (only works for Clear platter)
Music syncing color changing strip Lights (put underneath your turntable and/or cube storage)
Signed CD Display Frame
Signed Vinyl Display Frame (Black mat)
Signed Vinyl Display Frame (White mat)

VINYL ESSENTIALS

Protective Sleeves

7" Inner Sleeve | Archival
7" Inner & Outer Sleeves Combo Pack (25-25)
12" Outer Sleeves for thicc 4LP+/box set (various sizes)
12" Outer Sleeves
12” Oversized Outer Sleeves (fits TTPD/The Anthology!) **Temu**
12" Inner Sleeves (round bottom)
12" Inner Sleeves (with anti static rice paper inside)
12" Inner & Outer Sleeves Combo Pack (50-50)

Vinyl Storage

All-size Storage Rack
7" & 10" vinyl Storage Rack
7" vinyl Crate
Vinyl "suitcase" (holds 20ish 12" vinyl)
12" vinyl Crate with lid
Stand style for both turntable and 12" vinyl
12" vinyl Simple crate
12" vinyl Cube: ClosetMaid - 2/3/4/6/8/9 Cube (4 colors)

VINYL GEAR

Turntables / Record Players

My current beloved: Audio Technica LP3XBT - $299
NEW! Audio Technica LP70X (non bluetooth) - $199
NEW! Audio Technica LP70XBT (bluetooth) - $249
Audio Technica LP60X (non bluetooth) - $149
Audio Technica LP60XBT (bluetooth) - $219
Uturn Orbit - $399-$699 | you can use their website to customize your own as well with multiple color choices and features!!
Project T1 - $399
Pro-ject T1 Phono SB - $450
Fluance RT82 - $300
On my wish list : Fluance RT85 - $500
Pro-ject X8 with Moonstone cartridge- $2500

Preamps (if you have no built-in)

Preamp (Affordable version) - $25
Boujee version - $70

Speakers

Edifier R980T (wired, plastic shell) - $80
Edifier R128T (wired, non bluetooth) - $100
Edifier R128DB (wireless, bluetooth) - $120-$150
Edifier R1280DBs (bluetooth, with Subwoofer) - all 'bout that bass no treble! - $290
Edifier S1000MKII (bluetooth, Audiophile level) - $350
Edifier S2000MKIII (bluetooth, Audiophile level) - $550
Wall mount - $25 (try not to put speakers next to on on the same shelf with your turntable)
Minimalist wall mount - $15
Floor stands - $65

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