Checking the price…
The verdict
Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl
ColorBamboo
GOOD PRICE.
This is a turntable built to play vinyl records with attention to sound quality and stability. It comes with everything you need to get started except a preamp, and it's designed for people who want straightforward analog playback without a lot of extra features.
$349.99
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 11d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The Ortofon OM10 cartridge and balanced tonearm are solid mid-range components that track records accurately and keep distortion low.
- The heavy wood base and isolation feet are meant to reduce vibrations from the motor and floor, which helps keep the sound clean.
- You'll need to buy a separate phono preamp to connect this to most speakers or receivers, since one isn't included.
As of Aug 21, the Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl is a good price at $349.99 — versus a $351.06 typical price and a $299.99 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “30% off,” measured against a $500 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $351 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $500 “list price” untouched for 14 months — while the item actually sold for about $351. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 14.3 × 16.5 × 6 in
- Weight
- 14.99 lb
- Colour
- Bamboo
- Special features
- RT82 Turntable, Dust Cover + Hinges, Bubble Level, Headshell with Ortofon OM10 Cartridge, Counterweight, Metal Platter with Belt, Rubber Platter Mat, 100-240V (50/60Hz) AC Power Adapter, 3ft RCA Cable, 2x 3ft Ground Wire, 45 Adaptor, Motor Pulley Cap, Cotton Gloves, User Manual, Lifetime Customer Support, 2 Year Manufacturer's Direct Warranty
- In the box
- Dust Cover + Hinges, Bubble Level, Headshell with Ortofon OM10 Cartridge, Counterweight, Metal Platter with Belt, Rubber Platter Mat, 100-240V (50/60Hz) AC Power Adapter, 3ft RCA Cable, 2x 3ft Ground Wire, 45 Adaptor, Motor Pulley Cap, User Manual, 2 Year Manufacturer's Direct Warranty