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The verdict
Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl
ColorPiano White
GOOD PRICE.
This is a turntable built to play vinyl records with minimal electronic interference in the signal path. It comes fully assembled with an Ortofon OM10 cartridge, a weighted plinth to reduce vibrations, and all the cables you need to connect it to speakers or an amplifier, though you'll need to add a separate phono preamp to actually hear anything.
$349.99
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 46d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The motor is isolated from the platter to cut down on vibration and noise, and the speed stays consistent at 0.07% wow and flutter, which matters if you care about records sounding stable.
- You get a dust cover, counterweight, ground wires, and a 45 adapter in the box, so there's less to hunt down separately.
- No built-in preamp means you have to buy one on your own if you don't already have one, and you'll need powered speakers or an amplifier with a phono input to use this.
As of Sep 1, the Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl is a good price at $349.99 — versus a $349.68 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 $350 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $500 “list price” untouched for 14 months — while the item actually sold for about $350. 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
- Piano White
- 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, User Manual, Lifetime Customer Support, 2 Year Manufacturer's Direct Warranty
- In the box
- Dust Cover, 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, Lifetime Customer Support