Introduction
A lot of turntable complaints aren't really about the turntable. They're dust riding in the grooves, a stylus wearing a grey fuzzball, or a cartridge that was never set up properly. Essentials, the Danish accessory brand sold alongside Argon Audio, has now replaced its old Vinyl Kit 10 and 30 with a cleaner three-step range, and each step answers one of those problems.
All three come in the same gift box with a foam inlay and QR codes that open short how-to videos for every tool inside. That sounds like a small thing, but it means the stylus gauge and the protractor actually get used instead of living in a drawer.
The Three Kits
Essentials TT Vinyl Kit 100, €39
The fundamentals: TT Brush Silver for the record, TT Record Clean anti-static spray for fingerprints and grime, and TT Brush Stylus Black for the needle. If you just bought your first turntable, start here.
Essentials TT Vinyl Kit 200, €69
Cleaning plus setup. TT Brush Gold and TT Brush Stylus Black keep things clean, while TT Stylus Gauge (a digital tracking force scale) and TT Protractor let you set downforce and align the cartridge properly. This is the kit we'd pick the day a new turntable or a new cartridge goes on the shelf.
Essentials TT Vinyl Kit 300, €129
The full ritual. TT Record Clean, TT Brush Gold and TT Stylus Brush handle cleaning, then TT Weight Heavy (380 g) and TT Mat Leather work on the playback itself: a record held flat and firm, and a platter surface that calms unwanted vibration and resonance. No setup tools here, so if your cartridge has never been aligned, Kit 200 is the better first buy.
Key Features & Benefits
- A clear upgrade path: everyday care (100), care plus setup (200), care plus playback upgrades (300).
- Setup without guesswork: Kit 200's digital stylus gauge and protractor cover the two settings that matter most for record and stylus wear.
- Steadier playback: Kit 300's 380 g record weight and leather slip mat help control vibration and resonance.
- Instructions that actually get watched: QR links to how-to videos for each tool sit inside the lid.
- Gift-ready: every kit ships in a presentation box, which makes it an easy present for a vinyl lover.
Gallery
Every kit in one place. Click any shot to open it full size.
Who It's For
- Kit 100: first-time turntable owners and anyone who needs a gift under €40.
- Kit 200: owners of a new deck or a freshly swapped cartridge who want it set up right.
- Kit 300: listeners with a properly set up turntable who want the nicer daily ritual and a calmer platter.
Who should look elsewhere: collectors cleaning dirty second-hand records in bulk. A brush and spray won't reach deep groove grime; a record cleaning machine will.
Quick Specs
- Kit 100: TT Brush Silver, TT Record Clean, TT Brush Stylus Black
- Kit 200: TT Brush Gold, TT Brush Stylus Black, TT Stylus Gauge, TT Protractor
- Kit 300: TT Record Clean, TT Brush Gold, TT Stylus Brush, TT Weight Heavy (380 g), TT Mat Leather
- Packaging: gift box with foam inlay and QR links to how-to video guides
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Three clear price points, from €39 to €129
- Kit 200 bundles real setup tools, not just brushes
- Presentation box and video guides make them great gifts
❌ Cons:
- Kit 300 skips the setup tools
- Not a replacement for a cleaning machine on dirty used records
Where to Buy
All three Essentials TT Vinyl Kits are available at Soundium: Kit 100 at €39, Kit 200 at €69 and Kit 300 at €129.
- Free pickup shipping on orders over €149
- Free courier shipping on orders over €299
- Secure checkout and interest-free payments
- Support from people who actually know the gear
See all Essentials record care at Soundium
Final Thoughts
Good vinyl care is boring in the best way: a quick brush before each side, a clean stylus, a cartridge set up once and properly. The new Essentials kits make that routine easy to start and easy to give. Pick Kit 100 for the basics, Kit 200 if your turntable has never seen a stylus gauge, and Kit 300 if the setup is done and you want the upgrade.
Still Unsure?
Not sure which kit suits your turntable? Reach out to our team and we'll help you pick.