The other controls include a speed adjust knob, and anti-skating knob, and an auto-stop switch. The vinyl player has an Aluminum die-cast, just like the Fluance RT821. At this point of the article, it should be pretty clear that I recommend anyone looking for a turntable to at least consider Fluance's Reference Turntables. My entry point into a turntable for my audio system wasn't too expensive as I already had the stereo receiver and speakers. My only challenge was that my current stereo setup didn't have phono inputs so I needed buy an external preamp.

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. Highly precise evenly weighted heavy aluminum platter for increased inertia resulting in uniform rotation and ensuring superior isolation from unwanted micro-vibrations. 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. The Reference turntables include a set of 90pF RCA cables with low capacitance to protect and maintain the purest signal path. Utilizing these cables we pair them to the PCB parasitic capacitance along with the styli specifications to reduce the frequency response deviation. Completing the system with the PA10 offers the best audio spectrum results. Separate Ground WireSome 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. Most buyers describe it as user-friendly and a product that is reasonably easy to set up and play with. The Fluance RT82 also has manageable size and weight, both critical factors when buying a product.

Two of the models offered a switchable line-level output -- the Music Hall MMF-1.3 and the Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN -- and this is handy if you don't have or don't want an external preamp. You can plug these models into anything that accepts RCA cables. I also plugged these two directly into the amplifier and compared them against each other. 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. 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.

Through the knob located on the plinth, you can choose between 33 RPM and 45 RPM, which are the speeds the Fluance RT82 can play. Through the same knob you can also switch the system off. No Built-in Pre-amp Each of the Fluance turntables starts with RT, short for Retro Turntable. The name is followed by a number ranging from 80 to 85. The motor comes with under-mounted 7-point silicones with servo-controlled speed regulating the optical sensors. Sound quality: It reproduced the stereo sound stage of my 40 year old records nicely, and sibilance also seemed controlled Fluance produces high performance audio products at a great price, and the RT82 turntable is no exception. While its simplified counterpart, the Fluance RT81, can be a great choice for beginners thanks to its built-in phono stage, the RT82 is a more advanced, modified turntable model. Yes, you will need to attach an additional phono stage to it, but this gives the RT82 the opportunity to grow and improve with your system as far as your budget allows.