What should you do after buying a turntable? Before upgrading cartridges or chasing rare pressings, a few simple habits make all the difference. This new turntable guide covers record brushes, slipmats, proper cleaning, and smart organization — the essentials for building a vinyl setup that sounds better and lasts longer.

A quality vinyl record brush is one of the simplest ways to protect your records and stylus. In this guide, we highlight the best carbon fiber and velvet brushes for everyday cleaning and explain how to use them properly between spins.