10 BEST Turntable Accessories

[@vinyleyezz]

Thank you so much for watching, more good stuff on the way 😎👍

[@ajochoa730]

Wait is that little plastic circle thing that my turntable came with the 45’s adapter

[@kouroshbehbehani7481]

Do you think it’s ok for someone to use microfiber rags on a record?

[@kouroshbehbehani7481]

@QuadRaSphere Records and Radio really appreciate the feedback, but then again I have a few questions since I’m quite new to records. So a microfiber cloth goes into the grooves of a record and pulls dust out so it’s almost impossible for the cloth to push anything further in the grooves so why can’t I? Plus it (basically) will do the same thing since it’s going into the grooves. (Sorry if this doesn’t make sense I’m a little younger and my perspective of things in the world might be a bit different.)

[@kouroshbehbehani7481]

@@ajochoa730 I’m pretty sure it is

[@kouroshbehbehani7481]

@QuadRaSphere Records and Radio true, thank you really appreciate that perspective

[@thevisionaryassassin4352]

That scale could be used to increase music enjoyment in other ways as well. 😉

[@qkhuve]

How? 😅

[@qbnking04]

what does this mean 😭

[@nyxcal]

I won’t be able to sleep at night if you don’t explain what this means

[@nicdelano9410]

I assume they mean to weigh out drugs to enhance the listening experience

[@brayanisrael9175]

@@nicdelano9410 ding ding ding

[@QoraxAudio]

1:43 I prefer the AudioQuest anti-static brush that has the metal parts at the handle. Those metal parts are connected to the carbon fiber bristles, so that the static electricity is conducted away from the record way more effectively. 3:40 The Onzow Zerodust was a well regarded accessory, until people found out the problems it causes. That gel can come loose after some months of use. It will cover the cantilever of your cartridge and really muffles up the sound slowly bit by bit. Because it's so sticky, cleaning it off is not really doable. There are plenty microscope pictures of cantilevers with that Zerodust gel on it. However, it's been discovered fairly recently and various manufacturers have promised to change the gel formula to overcome this issue. *So avoid these and similar cleaners from other manufacturers until further notice!* 5:40 If your turntable has azimuth adjustment, you can also use the bubble to set that. 6:50 Nice Michell clamp. Fancy!

[@OGCatDJM]

What would you reccommend that is not the Onzow Zerodust?

[@QoraxAudio]

@@OGCatDJMFor dry cleaning a carbon fibre stylus brush, such as the Ortofon one. For liquid, the Audio Technica AT607 stylus cleaning fluid. The specialty of that fluid is that it doesn't dissolve the glue used to mount the stylus, so in contrast to other type of fluids, this one doesn't shorten the lifespan of your stylus. That's because it contains ethyl alcohol instead of isopropyl alcohol.

[@OGCatDJM]

@@QoraxAudio so with the AT stylus cleaner, do you just dip the stylus in then take it out?

[@QoraxAudio]

@@OGCatDJM Nah, it's a fluid with a brush. Idk if any of the stylus gels is safe to use... I just stay away from those, better safe than sorry!

[@OGCatDJM]

@@QoraxAudio so you get the brush with the wet with the fluid then use the brush on the stylus? right, better safe than sorry!

[@michaelhiltz7846]

I like taking the mofi sleeves and then placing them into the paper sleeves. I find the added structure of the paper makes it easier to take the record in and out, without damaging the record.

[@adrianstafford321]

Yeah, but its getting it out in the first place. I got so cross one day trying to remove an album ended up ripping off the sleeve.🤣which is how I discovered the vinyl inserts. 😎❤✌

[@wesfishcare]

I do this too!

[@DiorDon474]

Song of the Day: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell It’s Such a CLASSIC SONG!!! Great video as always!👍

[@derradune6722]

A suggestion for a follow-up video; record storage. Things like the best outer sleeves, the best way to store LPs including storage shelves etc. I’m sure there are many of us who’ve only recently gotten into vinyl and whose collections are now getting to the size that some dedicated storage is needed.

[@300DBenz]

Ikea Kallax shelves are popular and come in different configurations to fit the size of your collection.

[@invisiblekid99]

@@300DBenz I don't know if that was on purpose, but those things are a collectors dream, especially given the price.

[@xanklexbreakerx7858]

Yay Jarrett is back

[@vinyleyezz]

😎👍

[@thegadgetzone]

Messi is coming to Arsenal.

[@Calebvelasquez117]

@@thegadgetzone he’s going to your moms house! OH!

[@Movie-Tech]

A bit of a heads-up: The new production "RCA" Discwasher brushes are actually a poor quality semi-knockoff of the original (discontinued in the 90s) DIscwasher brush. The RCA brush appears to have a cheap bit of corduroy cloth on it with the nape of the fibers oriented in random directions, whereas the originals had a velvet cloth surface with the fibers oriented in one direction, thus the arrow on the side of the brush: The arrow indicated the direction to move the brush relative to the rotation of the record as to allow the fibers in the cloth to 'bite' and facilitate the removal of dirt and other substances from the grooves. The original and Jensen branded (Jensen owned Discwasher up until the early 90s, the brush I use personally is from the Jensen era) Discwasher brushes are the best thing to use, and apparently Crosley (amazingly?!) also makes a brush very similar to the original Discwasher, complete with the correct type of cloth with all the fibers oriented in one direction, if an original brush is too pricey on the used market.

[@charlesc920]

Yeah, i have an original discwasher one and the cloth feels softer as well. Not sure if anyone notices, but the stiffer cloth can leave small concentric marks on the record. You can see it in the dead wax area if you shine a light at an angle.

[@TBNTX]

Hi Jared - I use most of these items, except the record clamp. Instead, I use the AT618a Disc Stabilizer spindle weight. Weighing 600g (21.2 oz), it flattens the disc, but its mass also contributes to help maintain rotational inertia. This is important because some DD turntables (like the older LP120USB) would "pulse" its motor to maintain speed, but the pulsing (called "cogging") could be heard between tracks and during soft music passages. By adding the AT618a spindle weight, I was able to eliminate the cogging noises.

[@killer92173]

I would like to say I just got myself a brand new Turntable setup (I got a Audio Technica AT-LP60X automatic Turntable with Edifier active speakers) and these accessories will definitely come in handy!! Thanks!!

[@andrewabernethy4500]

I was thinking of getting the same turn table soon! How are you liking yours, if I may ask?

[@killer92173]

@@andrewabernethy4500 I'm loving it!!! While it's not the greatest Audiophile turntable, it's great for beginners cuz it's automatic.

[@nix10kodeey]

Pro tip instead of the ONZOW ZeroDust you can buy some Moongel Resonance Pads that drummers use and it'll do the same job for much cheaper

[@lindacopping]

wow, a record clam, never heard of that, thanks J.. and the last , for taking the record out of the sleeve, never heard of that either, I love that butler !!! Or is it Butler.

[@danielmontgomery7657]

Song of the Day: Us and Them by Pink Floyd This song is the only piece of music that has actually moved me to tears.

[@lonsomclovin]

If I may add something that's been told me by some hi-fi and vinyl experts, don't run your fingers across the anti-static brush to dust it off. Use its handle instead.

[@jesus.e126]

What if it doesn’t come with a handle?

[@lonsomclovin]

@@jesus.e126 I'd probably brush it with another object. Avoiding using your body makes so that none of your bodily oils and fats get attached to the bristles.

[@jasonschubert6828]

Didn't think there was much new here, till we got up to the Record Butler that is!

[@Hehehehhehehehehehehehhe78]

I remember watching your videos back in 2016 crazy how much you have grown!

[@ocramknight]

Whoa! The stylus gel was something I really never had heard before... Cool! Thanks, V.E.!

[@bernardocorreia2923]

Song of the day: Break on through to the other side - TheDoors

[@alparslanesmer4251]

Great to see you back. I would also suggest another accessory which I acquired recently: Nosound Record Clean Label Saver Album LP Vinyl Cleaning Protector Waterproof Clamp Care. That actually helped me clean many of the old or second hand dusty records I bought over the years. Though actually the running water must be really soft water, otherwise it would leave spots on the vinyl. It is just like clean and dry one record each day. I must say it was very useful.

[@donw3912]

A great video as usual J:-) I have whats become a large collection...mainly 45's but a few hundred LP's as well...Those RCA brushes might be good for a new record but Ive wiped 2 out on 45s alone...the first one ended up with a hole in the end...dirty 45s...which many are..need a good cleaning upon getting hard used and abused 45's. I use a good terry washcloth with plain warm water and some gentle elbow grease...you would be amazed at what you can pull from a seemingly cleaner record. LP's are harder...as they are bigger but once cleaned the usual wipedown before and after use takes care of them. As for storage...I like the vinyl/plastic lined inner sleeves usually used on classical box sets of yesteryear...it makes a huge difference over the paper ones. As for bulk storage...ive bought a ton of wood cabinets with doors(keeps dust moreso at bay AND keeps light off so no sun fade or discoloration) and have enhanced shall we say their basic construction given vinyl is so heavy...adding wood reinforcement top to bottom...bottom is most important as if the bottom fails everything else will be weakened...I made frames to fit inside the cavity under the cabinet and added wood on both sides and center as I put a middle brace in the bottom frame too...prevents sagging shelves and spreads the load out much better. The added extras I have done have added to the overall cost...but if one values their collection can you really overdo it with sturdy storage cabinets? I also only keep LP's on the bottom half and 45's on top. I've got my toolboxes in 2 of them occupying the bottom with one of the top shelves for LPs and the other area for 45's CD's etc. Sorry its such a long post but I searched long and hard for storage and sturdy cabinets for vinyl is not an easy thing to find on a budget. I would say including the extra reinforcements I have made each cabinet comes to about 225 or so each...cabinets themselves ran in the neighborhood of 175.

[@Froyruiz415]

Love the delvon lamar trio record!!!

[@g00se72]

I find the best sleeves are the paper ones with a plastic sleeve inside, protects it nicely and it's easy to slide back into the record sleeve.

[@joebloggs8636]

Wrong..the best ones are the ones he showed...been using them for years.

[@g00se72]

@@joebloggs8636 why would I spend 30 dollars on sleeves when i can pay less for the same if not better because of that paper outside sleeves for cheaper.

[@GroovyLisa]

FYI there's many options for inner sleeves cheaper than mofi. I used the big fudge inner sleeves I got from amoeba.

[@arcade.space.invader]

Adjusting the Counter Weight. Crosley Cruisers hate that Trick XD A big thank you to YOU for providing the People of Planet earth with some good quality Content about Record Players and Vinyls. I can remember you videos helping me going threw some Tattoo sessions watching them XP Got some of the shown Products myself. Allways helpful to have someone showing you the right way of handling Vinyls and equipment. Found myself a Record Cleaning machine in the trash someone did trow away. Needed a little bit of Restoration but works great and cleans my records properly. Greetings from Germany from a big Fan of yours Jens

[@CancionesCristianasClasicas]

Thanks Jarrett, your always so helpful

[@lukeanzilotti9090]

Song of the day: Current joys - new flesh

[@joshshell210]

Love that song

[@JakeUtd]

I've been looking for something like the Record Butler! Thanks so much for helping man. Much appreciated!

[@frenchfrysz6695]

I gently use a micro-fiber towel with luke-warm water and a soft detergent/soap to wash my records. I blow dry them with an electric duster and it has brought all my fathers old records back to life. no static issues at all, and no issues with the sticker on the record either. I replaced all the paper sleeves with synthetic ones to keep the paper lint to a minimum. I always keep my stylus clean with a nylon brush too. I have almost zero hisses and pops while enjoying them.

[@sdesmond4856]

Thank you for this amazing video!!! It makes me want to buy every single item you discussed. I'll definitely be investing into some of these.

[@shottskii]

I just bought John Mayers Sob Rock vinyl as a gift for my girlfriend with the intention of buying a cheap turntable. Now after finding this channel I realize how wrong I was. Now I'm teetering on the edge of having a full blown setup to start my new hobby called vinyl collecting. Great channel sir. Wallet is fuk.

[@lilltegis7069]

I want an mini Funko Pop! of Jarett on my turntable! 😁

[@YukonBiggles]

“Affair of the Heart” -Rick Springfield

[@Juttyet]

I’m new to vinyls so this will be a big help for me

[@dwainthomas9]

How often should you buy a new RCA brush?

[@vinyleyezz]

honestly, I've had mine for over 6 or 7 years, so they last a long time!

[@dwainthomas9]

@@vinyleyezz ok I'm not alone. I've had mine for almost 5 years 🤣

[@jeffsims8270]

4:30 - Ahh yes, a tracking force scale is def a necessity as well. Always good to double check your tracking force every once in a while.

[@kvn95240]

Thank you!

[@christophergase1468]

I had one of these Record Butlers as a free gift with an order, but I'm not thrilled. I recommend white cotton gloves as you know them from waiters.

[@The90sGamingGuy]

Mobile Fidelity anti static sleeves are a must for anyone into vinyl records. I've gone through nearly a hundred of the sleeves and have ran into zero issues with them. I might buy a stylus cleaner but have been getting by just fine without one in my 19 years of listening to vinyl records.

[@adriandegoede]

So cool. I am new to this and saw HEART on this clip!! Thanks for this post and tips for a new comer, but also that HEART vinyl is precious. Got my hands on a real old copy. Bebe Le Strange. Still want to hear Ann Wilson's voice on vinyl. Sure with these goodies she's gonna sound amazing!!! Thanks for the post and links.

[@JeremiahBurns]

Really can't see the point of the "flat brush". What the heck is it going to remove that the other brushes don't?

[@mikerosevear3264]

i like the mofi sleeves there best ive ever used stylis cleaner mr clean magic eraser fluance static brush have great week

[@stephenjerome4135]

So great to see you back Jarrett. Your videos are very helpful. The inner sleeves I like to use are made by a company called Spincare. They are soft plastic sleeves lined with paper, but the paper is actually inside the plastic sleeve so it doesn't touch and scratch the vinyl. Song of the day: Let The Music Play - Barry White. It's such a classic song.

[@tobiasvilainnewman3569]

Song of the day: Head Like A Hole/Terrible Lie by Nine Inch Nails

[@joeljack1]

THANK YOU!!!

[@nolanbarth9211]

hey, I saw you playing a Tool record. I highly recommend going on a deep dive through modern progressive rock/metal! Bands like Dream Theater, Opeth, Bigelf, and Porcupine Tree etc have some top of the line musicianship!

[@mikebrock1965]

Big Fudge record cleaner works great on my thrift store finds.

[@nathanlockhart3876]

I’ve tried the mofi sleeves but got annoyed by how they can sometimes bunch up at the corners when putting them in the outer sleeve, and then I tried the sleeve city ultimate audiophile sleeves. IMO a superior product to the mofi sleeve in every way, which is saying a lot.

[@xjmzrq]

Nice job. Thanks for sharing!

[@MasterSplinter69]

Hey man I love the videos! Keep it up also could you do a video explaining how to fix looping?

[@StasRyadinsky]

Haha the record butler is new to me and it's cute. Although i am careful with my records im going to get one just because it's so simple yet helps and makes life a tiny bit easier. Plus, did i mention it's cute 😊

[@bigtony2fine]

YAY A NEW UPLOAD! Also a recommendation for the next song of the day is Baby Blue by Badfinger

[@wallyvip82]

Great video! and beautiful hands!

[@DavidMander-rs4uk]

Best thing you can buy is a CD/DVD player for compact disc playback 👍

[@lucas_crider8746]

Song of the day Looks that kill - mötley crüe

[@Eidings-Mc]

Wow, this was really helpful -- thank you so much!

[@wetherby6774]

Hey Jarret, I've been digital for years, just for the convenience, but lately on the radio I'm hearing plenty of older songs that I happen to own on vinyl. I'd love to get back into it again and check out all the great records I bought over the years. I'd like some advice on setting up a 'curve' on my equalizer that will make vinyl records really pop. Any suggestions? I have small bookshelf speakers that I don't want to blow, so not too much bass, please. Thanks for your help, your videos are great.

[@JuniperGoodnight]

Song of the day - Policy Of Truth by DEPECHE Mode

[@keithwilliams6295]

Song of the day: Smooth Sailing by Queens of the Stone Age. Great video by the way.

[@charlesludwig9173]

The RCA Discwasher is POS, creates sludge which is not absorbed by the brush.

[@ricknelsonm]

Stick with the original Discwasher

[@patricioandressandovalnava9624]

Gracias por tus tremendos consejos. Me han sido muy útiles desde que comencé, hace algunos meses, a escuchar vinilos. Tengo varios de los accesorios que mencionas y voy a ir por otros que me resultaron interesantes. Y la canción del día puede ser "Tennessee Mojo" de The Cadillac Three. Saludos desde Chile.

[@Trance88]

I use a similar RCA Discwasher brush before every record play. I usually use it dry on the records I spin on a regular basis and then every once in a while I'll use the spray. The anti-static brush I find is pointless if you have a Discwasher brush. I've also got a can of Gruv Glide and its accompanying microfiber pads, which I used to use more often before I got the Discwasher. Basically the Discwasher is my favorite record accessory. I also have a label protector clamp for when I wash my records in the sink.

[@adrianstafford321]

Where do I get a record butler? Didn't buy an Onzow,got a new type in an aluminium tin. Have got several brushes for cleaning,they collect after a while,but the one I like is like a giant shaving brush. Got one of those anti-stat guns that never seem to do anything.😂 Be safe, stay cool. 😎❤✌

[@Homebrew58]

Instead of paying $40 for an Onzow I bought a 6 pack of Moongel damper pads for around $7.00. I found that one pad fits neatly into an empty Listerine breath strip package.

[@roof8978]

A $1 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser does the same also

[@adezimm8510]

Song of the day: see emily play - pink floyd

[@kaidamon2701]

Song of the day: Misfits - last caress

[@jeffsims8270]

Misfits - Skulls 💀 💀 💀

[@bartholomew8042]

YES , I like the sped up version of last caress.

[@bartholomew8042]

Misfits - Hybrid Moments

[@DisarMn]

I may or may not have just purchased like 5 of these things due to this video

[@Tunz909]

Thanks for posting these accessories!! Been doing researching on this hobby and have run across an item which seems pertinent. But I can't find anywhere? An "overhang gauge"....someone posted a video and stated they were included in every turntable that had the "s' shaped tonearm. He has a very clear and concise video for demonstration. His channel is "Woodies Hobbies" Have seen some on-line but they are not the same ones which he uses in the demonstration. The "overhang gauge" is a very simple device which measures exactly where your cart needs to be positioned within the shell Again thanks for posting!! regards, Bruce

[@Tunz909]

"Woody's Hobbies" sorry

[@B_man-ny7ob]

Song of the day: Let's go-The Cars

[@TexasScout]

I have an original disk washer box set that includes the stylus brush and the zero stat antistatic device can I still use it to this day

[@p3tur]

I love the song of the day! 🤘😎

[@Townshend90125]

Nice to see you doing vids again Jarret. Also you should do a behind the band for The Who

[@Herabraham13]

Great excuse for a digital gram scale 😎

[@arnoldtolker3505]

Habe ich schon fast alles seit Jahrzehnten. Übrigens läuft bei mir ein WEGA PS 550 Full Automatic Turntable, Made in Western Germany, von 1977. Klang ist fast perfekt.

[@kevinmaillet4712]

Song of the day.. So What by Miles Davis

[@gregm7976]

Mofi inner sleeves have been out of stock for a few months and on backorder. I've had a hard time trying to find a 50pk at a reasonable price.

[@irashapiro9189]

Check Amazon for a brand of sleeves called Invest in Vinyl. They have a poly and rice paper sleeve that is almost identical to the MoFi ones.

[@rogerturner1881]

would be good if you could do a vid of the AUDIO TECHNICA pick up you have playing 78's. cartridge etc to get

[@jmedina2976]

Song of the Day: Packing - Guesser This is an unknown gem!

[@josephmarcalham9139]

Just listened on spotify, deserves more views

[@Vince_Tasciotti]

I like the idea of the Record Butler, I definitely have to seek one out. The record accessories that I use are an antistatic brush, a magic eraser to clean off the stylus, and a pair of lucite clamps to protect the record labels while clean the LPs with some warm soapy water.. I have been thinking about getting a record clamp, I think it would help with LPs that have the bowl warp.

[@Oldtimemusiclover]

Song of the day Handicap March by Arthur Collins (1899)

[@Clacker7]

One more time - daft punk

[@DirectorWD40]

Thank you! Do you have a video about setting up the tracking force of the cartridge by any chance? Maybe its just a very straightforward process, right? BTW "Would" is an awesome classic!

[@rudovanzanten6085]

Hi there, been playing reckords for 50 years so i thought that you could not tell me anything i did not allready know. But in another accesoires vid you were tqlkinng about a led light.. and that was what i was missing.

[@Onteo1]

A good multi level light

[@brendan_allard]

Are random skips from new records caused by warping? Record weights/clamps will help with this?

[@mickeyabreu3686]

Song of the day: Purple Rain - Prince

[@EssexDog]

I recommend add an anti static spray and a cork slipmat.

[@JRCSalter]

Considering I can never get records out of the sleeves with any grace while not touching the surface, that butler sounds perfect.

[@bzakie2]

Ah Jarret looks so much better with hair.

[@herrherrmann]

If you want to play a 15 minute record you have to clean it 20 minutes

[@ToneHobart]

RE Cleaning: Over the years, I have spent a lot of coin on Record cleaning kits... Waste of money. I found what works best for vinyl and polystyrene (45 RPM), is a microfiber cloth and Cheap Walmart "Equate" brand eyeglass cleaner. For Shellac 78 RPM records, soapy warm water, (Taking care to avoid getting the label wet) I have actually been able to improve the playback quality records that initially seemed unplayable by a significant amount. Note: Polystyrene record are delicate so use care when cleaning, they can easily crack or break. Also Shellac records are brittle and shatter like glass.

[@daniellee1722]

+ a soft brush such as a makeup brush to dust the turntable plinth

[@Planetgreenzen]

Super cool brother. Always amazing content.

[@Andersljungberg]

What may also be needed is a tool to set the cartridge so it follows the track correctly on the vinyl record

[@jonseymour1866]

Demo on how to clean 7 inch singles please

[@shordyland]

song of the day: The Way Of All Flesh - Gojira

[@alicephere512]

Song of the day: Sewerslvt - Lexapro Delirium

[@jeffsims8270]

6:35 - I bought one of these to hopefully save a few LP's of mine and it didn't work for the warps my records had. I don't recommend this if your record(s) have multiple warps.

[@saedamad]

I have all the stuff.. 👌👍👍

[@sawyersdancingandreactionv7162]

Song of the day- Another Part of Me by Michael Jackson

[@Yardbirds777]

Jarrett, I've been collecting since the '60's and have original Beatles lp's. So I agree with you that paper sleeves damage records and that they should be in polylined sleeves.....but, when I did this with my Beatles LP's I discovered that original sleeves add value to a collection. Yoko Ono has even put up a website cataloguing Beatles original inner sleeves. I went diving into the paper garbage bin and rescued the original sleeves I'd thrown away. I've not put the records back in them but they are inside the record cover. Needles to say, I've not thrown away my original Stones Decca inner sleeves. Put records in new sleeves but keep the originals.

[@hambo1147]

I think your Story isnt true