Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Record Player with Ortofon OM10 Cartridge, Speed Control Motor, High Mass MDF Wood Plinth, Vibration Isolation Feet - Piano Black

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Some of these differences are not too noticeable visually, as all the newer models have the same main platform along with two main upgrades from RT82 to RT85. Rega and Pro-Ject tend to dominate at this sort of money. The standard Rega Planar 1 does, of course, require a phono stage, whereas the RT81 has one built in - but the performance upturn in pairing it with even a budget pre-amp is felt across the board. While still perhaps less full of body, the Rega is faster, more agile, more detailed and yet more expressive. Don’t be confused if you are comparing the entry-level and reference, line models. The former models are affordable but do not offer as many features as the reference lines.

However, it does not come with a built-in preamp, so you will either have to get a standalone preamp, an A/V receiver with a phono input, or a phono preamp that is built into your powered bookshelf speakers. Acrylic as a material has a similar resonant frequency to the PVC vinyl records are made of to aid in the cancellation of undesirable reverberations for a more 3-dimensional soundstage and tighter bass. It also eliminates the need for a platter mat which depending on the material may attract more static electricity thus preventing the additional build-up of dust particles. With the Fluance RT82, get ready to sway to your favorite music. The OM 10’s diamond elliptical facets elegantly trace the record’s surface, giving it a polished look.If you are here, you’re likely interested in the Fluance Reference Turntables (Models: RT82, RT83, RT84, RT85). You may be wondering what is different about these turntables and how they compare to the original Fluance RT80 and RT81 Record Players. PURE ANALOG PERFORMANCE - The definitive vinyl record listening experience for beautifully warm and natural music, transporting you into the center of the performance The other features include a speed select button, an auto stop switch, a phono/ line switch, and power input. It functions as a vinyl player and comes with a dust cover. The Fluance RT82’s design resembles that of the classic record players – my grandfather’s one was just like this a wooden cabinet on rubber adjustable feet, and a metal platter covered by a rubber mate, and a transparent top. We could describe it best as a good looking vintage design, one that can fit perfectly in any environment and any interior. If you are specifically looking for a wooden turntable you can also look into our best wooden turntables guide where you will find other models. The team was full of in-house vinyl enthusiasts; therefore, Fluance decided to launch hi-fi turntables.

For similar money, and with phono amp included, there’s also the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning Audio Technica AT-LP5 and Sony PS-HX500 worthy of serious consideration - and both offer digital ripping too. Highly precise evenly weighted heavy aluminum platter for increased inertia resulting in uniform rotation and ensuring superior isolation from unwanted micro-vibrations. Who wins the battle of the budget turntables? Let’s sum up the situation. The Audio-Technica is the cheaper option, but the Fluance is also affordably priced and well within the range of what one would expect to pay for a budget turntable. It's worth noting that some of the models are unavailable outside North America, such as the Crosley C10A, Music Hall MMF-1.3, Fluance RT82 and the U-Turn Orbit Plus. If you're looking for the best alternative to the Fluance RT82, I would recommend the Pro-Ject T1. With the manual operation, the turntable Fluance RT82 is easy to use for beginners and old audiophiles alike. The quiet and comfortable running of this beauty has you playing it over and over again, even after a long, tiring day.

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A few months ago, I reviewed six different vinyl record turntables due my renewed interest in listening to music pressed on vinyl records. Despite all six vinyl turntables being good choices to consider, I still needed to select the turntable I would bring into my home. In the end, it was the Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable that I chose as my latest stereo component.