"must have" accessories for TT and LP?

Record Research Products are the best product out there. They are a real bargain and very easy to use. Consistently maintains very high quality control standards. Best products for maintaining vinyl, without question, hands down, etc.,etc.,etc.

1 forget the wall mount shelf until you decide which table
2 record cleaning machine if in budget, especially if buying used
3 record cleaning anti static brush before each use
4 stylus cleaning brush to keep micro bits from clinging to diamond
5 make certain that you have an after market cable for virtually any table/arm on the market...this is a must, without it you will not get all the sonics the cartridge is delivering
6 some type of sweep record like the Cardas Sweep Record
7 cartridge set up device if in the budget especially if you don't have a competent set up person. The device will align the cartridge to the arm and allow proper tracking
8 cartridge tracking force gauge, simple or digital sophisticated also required if you don't have a set up person
9 Records that don't have humps, bumps, out of centre wows and scratches and too many pops & ticks
10 a proper level, a level table is makes a good table great
11 speed control device, the Cardas Sweep will check this
12 clean ears
13 quiet room

Enjoy the music!

I like Decca Brush, Gruv Glide, Wally Tractor. All very economical and offer substantial sound enhancement and ease of use!

I have the Decca 2+2 brush as well as a Hunt EDA and I prefer the Decca. A spare belt is a good thing to have around, if it's not a DD 'table, obviously. Make sure you check the belt periodically to make it sure it's doing OK. This seems to get overlooked alot. I agree that a good vacuum cleaning system makes a big difference, I have the VPI 16.5 but you can get used Nitty Grittys for very reasonable prices.