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

Haven’t used it yet so I can’t really say but it looks OK

The performance of this turntable seems hard to beat. I recently got into vinyl and purchased an entry level option from Best Buy. Realizing I was in love with this hobby, I returned it. After researching options that you could purchase new, there were a few options and I ultimately landed on the RT82 for a few reasons. I chose this turntable because of the speed controlled motor, the cartridge/stylus paired with it, cue lever and auto-stop features. I have had the turntable now for just over a month and have spent several afternoons spinning records. I paired the TT with a DJPRE II and it sounds fantastic.a I have been very impressed with the performance and overall the build quality of the turntable seems very high. The piano black finish is definitely the way to go, and I appreciate the small things included like gloves for setup and a bubble level.

I get that this is an entry-level turntable. It is the first new turntable I have bought in over a decade, and I was cautious, and did what I thought was an adequate amount of research. But I am extremely disappointed. I spent a long time setting this up, and was especially careful adjusting the tonearm weight - too often I have heard people complain about the sound of their LP player when it just turns out that their setup was faulty. The first night that I tried out the RT82, I was amazed: the motor hum, which I admittedly read was loud on this model, was not loud; it was obscene. Any music with soft passages was more or less unlistenable, unless I wanted to crank my receiver and belt out every record I play. As tempting as that is, its not the best long-term solution. I wanted to give the turntable the benefit of the doubt. This could easily have been a mistake of my own. I re-checked the assembly, and for the umpteenth time used a level to check the shelf that has housed with no similar issues my past record players. Nothing was off-kilter, everything looked good. The motor continued to scream. Dismayed, I walked away from it, and decided to get online and look for suggestions on how to handle this before simply packing it up and returning it. About an hour later, I decided to give it one more try, and sure enough, the motor had quieted down. I could still hear a light buzz, but it was far less egregious than it had been. Fine. While I was not about to throw away the box it came in, I chalked up the initial motor shriek to the table needing to be broken in. For a few weeks, thats exactly what I did. Eventually, the motor grew loud again. I dug in and looked up articles about some things I could do to combat the noise, and once again I re-checked my assembly of the turntable as well as the shelf on which the table was placed. This was all within the first month of owning the RT82. And it was within the first month that the speed issues began. Less than a minute into the start of an LP, the sound would begin to crackle and the rotation speed would slow to a crawl. So now Im legitimately frustrated. I have owned several older belt-drive turntables, and when this issue comes up, my first inclination is to check for a worn-out belt. But...a worn-out belt on a turntable that is less than a month old? Could the belt-twisting elves have snuck in during the night and twisted the belt around the platter? No, the belt looks fine. My next step is to check the motor pulley cap and make sure the alignment is secure. Check. Now I lift the tonearm and the motor doesnt even start. Oh wait, it just started. Oh wait, now its slowing to a crawl. Now it stopped. Ok, check the tonearm again. Maybe the counterweight is somehow no longer locked in place. No, the tonearm is fine. Maybe the.....ok, what is happening right now? Look, I understand what I did wrong. I read the bad reviews and the good reviews, saw that the good outnumbered the bad, and decided to gamble. I rolled the dice and lost. I could take it to be serviced by someone who knows what theyre doing, but really, why throw more money at it? I realized that I could either return it, or try to pop it open and look at the motor myself. Of course, then I would be left with a turntable that I may never trust to function properly without a monthly tune-up, which seems ridiculous. And, as Im sure I have made clear in this review, Im no technician. But I can pack a box, which is what I decided to do. Overall, I am very disappointed. The loud motor is one thing, there are a few tricks that you can find online to try to get that worked out (I cannot attest to these because I did not get to the point of trying them) but the speed issues, which have been documented in RT model reviews by other repentant customers, are a whole other matter. And the fact that it stopped working after a month is unacceptable. On Amazon, when I chose the option to return it, I was contacted immediately and they were very easy to deal with. The rep asked if I wanted him to contact Fluance to inquire about replacing it, but, as much as I wanted this to work out, I will very likely buy something else. I guess the timing of this thing sputtering to a complete stop worked out, since it happened within the return window. My protection plan, after a quick and friendly phone call, was also refunded almost in its entirety, so all told (so far), it could be worse. If you absolutely intend to buy this model, there are some good things about it. I can definitely say that its nice-looking. The instructions for assembly are easy to follow. Its also...I dont know, packed well? Im struggling here. It stopped working after a month. Did I mention its nice-looking? I cannot recommend the RT82. I certainly cannot recommend buying one without a protection plan. Based on the reviews, it seems that there is a good chance that you will get one that works. I did not. And I am sorry I bought it.

Still not sure whether I wanted to jump back into vinyl but have a bunch from my youth that I hadn’t heard in a long while and decided to make the leap. Great entry level deck. Thanks to CheapAudioMan on YouTube for the Fosi Audio Box x2 Phono PreAmp recommendation.

It was easy to assemble and good sound

Coming from an old $100 turntable, I was surprised at the sound in a great way. Clean looking, easy installation with patience. The box arrived a bit worse for wear but everything looked good inside. I ran through the instructions to setup the needle, counter balance and vibration resistant feet. One key thing you will need a preamp if your Reciever doesnt have one.

Bought for son who has been enjoying listening to vinyls and enjoys the process of this round table.

added it to me home stereo system, great addition. looks fantastic and sounds even better. First time ever using or setting up a turntable, and everything went along just as the directions and videos said. did I mention it sounds fantastic...

Works perfectly and sounds great.

If you’re a light hobbyist like myself or a beginner willing to spend a bit more get this and and some nice speakers. I got the Edifier 1700BT speakers and fluance amp and the setup sounds amazing.