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product_id: 158371330
title: "Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable"
brand: "fluance"
price: "€ 880.56"
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# High mass MDF wood plinth for vibration isolation Ortofon OM10 elliptical cartridge for crisp sound 0.07% wow/flutter speed control motor Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

**Brand:** fluance
**Price:** € 880.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your vinyl game — because your records deserve the spotlight.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable by fluance
- **How much does it cost?** € 880.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- fluance enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fluance brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Tracking:** Balanced S-shaped tonearm and Ortofon OM10 cartridge deliver exceptional groove accuracy and reduced distortion.
- • **Pure Analog Warmth:** Experience vinyl as the artist intended with rich, natural sound that transports you to the front row.
- • **Precision Speed Control:** Isolated motor with ultra-stable 0.07% wow/flutter ensures flawless 33 1/3 & 45 RPM playback every time.
- • **Vibration-Free Listening:** High mass MDF wood plinth and adjustable resonance damping feet eliminate micro-vibrations for crystal-clear audio.
- • **User-Friendly Setup & Upgrade Path:** Easy assembly with included bubble level and upgrade options to elevate your vinyl experience over time.

## Overview

The Fluance RT82 Reference Turntable combines audiophile-grade components like the Ortofon OM10 elliptical cartridge, a precision isolated motor with 0.07% wow/flutter, and a high mass MDF wood plinth to deliver warm, accurate analog sound. Designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts and newcomers alike, it features vibration isolation, adjustable feet, and a balanced S-shaped tonearm for superior tracking. With easy setup, a sleek piano black finish, and a 2-year warranty, the RT82 offers a premium listening experience and a clear upgrade path for future enhancements.

## Description

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Review: RT82 .. why did I wait so long to buy this? - I recently resurrected my stereo stack after too many years, and found that my turntable had given up the ghost. Enter the Fluance RT82. I did a lot of research before deciding on the RT82. Great decision! This is a superb choice for someone entering (or reentering) the vinyl world. As the entry point to Fluance's Reference line of turntables, the RT82 has the same motor, plinth, tonearm, and the internals of their higher end RT85. It's silent, stable, and well engineered. And beautiful. The RT82's cartridge is an Ortofon OM10, an excellent midrange one with a rich sound and light set on the record. The steel platter gives nice weight and stability; the RT82 comes with a quality rubber mat that grips the record and minimizes noise and static. I mention the cartridge, platter, and mat, because you can upgrade those later if you wish. If you do that, you have the highest end RT85! I don't plan on doing that as I like the sound and performance of the RT82 right out of the box, but it's nice to have an upgrade path. Set up was relatively easy. You do have to place the plater, hook up the belt, install the cartridge head, and balance the tonearm. That's standard for a higher end turntable. I've done this sort of set up before and this was the easiest that I remember. Fluance has simple to read and follow instructions; lots of videos to do it are on YouTube. You can contact Fluance if you have an issue. Just be patient .. you can do it. The RT82 is easily a 5 star purchase. Good price, terrific quality and build, and excellent sound. I'm enjoying the heck out of this purchase. Why did I wait so long?
Review: Phenomenal record player at an amazing value - I usually can't be bothered to write reviews, but I had to leave for this record player. I have the rt82, and I am beyond pleased with it. It sounds fantastic, it looks and feels like a genuinely high quality product, and it comes with some great specs for the money. The Ortofon OM10 sound great and looks really cool, compared to your run of the mill boxy cartridge. Seem superficial, sure, but the cartridge is the business end of the record player, and seeing that thing glide along the grooves really stands out. The tonearm feels solid, the platter has no wobble, the plinth feels substantial, and really helps reduce vibrations. The dust cover is your standard dust cover, but the hinges are very solid and confidence inspiring. The sound isolating feet work/look great, and having the option to adjust the individual height is fantastic. I live in a pretty old house and if there is anything in this place that is level, I have yet to find it. With other record players, I had to resort to shoving felt pads under the feet to try and level it. This approach took a long time and looked tacky. Leveling out the rt82 took me 10 minutes tops (and only because I'm OCD about it and had to get it absolutely, undeniably level). The slipmat is rubber, which is a nice upgrade over the felt mat that comes with many record players. I personally like that the rt82 doesn't have a built in phono pre-amp. I'd rather have the option to experiment with external preamps, plus I feel like most internal phono pre-amps are mediocre at best. The anti-skate knob feels quality, and like it is actually doing what it's supposed to. I've had other record players and the anti-skate felt cheap and almost like the knob was just there to look cool. The counter weight is solid and stays where you put it. There is not major play between the arm and the knob, which inspires confidence that your adjustment is going to stay where it is supposed to. I like the belt drive system and how the belt is exposed vs hidden under the platter. Can't say one approach yields better results than the other, but again, it looks cool and that is a factor in the overall satisfaction with a product. The motor on the rt82 and up is supposed to come an optical sensor that checks the speed hundreds of times per second, to ensure the platter stays locked at 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. I measured my speed with RPM on my phone so take this result with a huge grain of salt, but RPM measured 33.5 rpm, which is about a .5% deviation from 33 1/3. I have A/B'd tracks between my records and spotify and I honestly can't hear a difference. It is very possible that RPM and the approach of trying to measure via your phone is what yields this inaccuracy, but thought it was worth mentioning. What I will say regarding the speed, is that I measured mine 6 times using the RPM app and it was 33.5 rpm every single time, so this motor is really on top of maintaining a consistent platter rotation. Very cool. A feature which I brushed off as a selling point when researching this record player is the auto stop. Granted, it is not a full-auto stop, where it lifts the tonearm and moves it back to home position, but rather, when the tonearm reaches the end of the record, it spins for roughly a minute, and then stops the motor. I didn't care less about this feature when researching, and saw that there was a switch on the back that turns this feature on or off, but after using it, I actually really like it. I'm usually around my record player actively listening, or using it as background music while I'm working on something. I've been in the middle of something multiple times when the record ends, and this feature really eliminates that Oh Crap feeling where you feel like you have to drop what you're doing to go lift the tonearm. On/Off knob is fine...it's a knob, feels quality enough for what it is designed for. Cueing lever is plastic and does feel cheaper compared to the rest of the table, but it's solid enough for what is is supposed to do. The tonearm latch is also kind of cheap feeling, but again, it is quality enough to serve it's intended purpose for the life of the table. Another cool feature about this player is that you can latch the tonearm while the queuing lever is up. My past record players would not allow this, so I would have to move the tonearm home, lower the cueing arm and then latch it. Often, I would forget that the cueing arm was not up and next time I went to start a record, I would drop the unsupported arm/cartridge hard on the record. Not anymore baby! Finally, the descent rate of the cueing lever is great. It is fast enough that you're not waiting 10 second for the arm to lower, but slow enough that it is a gentle drop every time you use it. Overall, I am extraordinarily happy with this record player. I did a lot of research before my purchase and this has to be in the top 3, if not the #1 (I vote #1). I look forward to many years of happy listening on this awesome record player.

## Features

- PURE ANALOG PERFORMANCE - The definitive vinyl record listening experience for beautifully warm and natural music, transporting you into the center of the performance
- EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL ACCURACY - Immerse yourself in dynamic music reproduction with the Ortofon OM10 elliptical cartridge delivering improved linearity, higher channel separation and reduced distortion
- SPEED CONTROL FOR PRECISION PLAYBACK - The isolated motor prevents unwanted vibrations and noise while the speed control mechanism ensures consistent platter velocity (0.07% Wow/Flutter)
- High Mass MDF Wood Plinth - Revel in the gorgeously crafted cabinet with real wood finish and a highly precise metal platter with adjustable resonance damping feet, ensuring superior isolation from unwanted micro-vibrations
- SPECTACULAR SIGNAL CLARITY - Caress your records with the balanced S-shaped tonearm for accurate tracking of the record groove and no electronics in the signal path for a cleaner, exceptionally detailed sound (Note: phono preamp not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KGK7PGZ |
| Additional 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,704 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #43 in Audio & Video Turntables |
| Brand | Fluance |
| Built-In Media | RT82 Reference 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 |
| Color | Piano Black |
| Compatible Devices | Phono Preamplifier |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,571 Reviews |
| Cycles | AC Motor |
| Enclosure Material | MDF Wood |
| Included Components | RT82 Reference 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 Included Components RT82 Reference 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 See more |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.75"L x 16.5"W x 5.5"H |
| Item Weight | 15 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Fluance |
| Material | MDF Wood |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 45 rpm |
| Mfr Part Number | RT82T |
| Model Name | RT82 |
| Model Number | RT82T |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Consumption | 300 watts |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 90 db |
| Special Feature | 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 Special Feature 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 See more |
| Style Name | Modern |
| UPC | 061783268377 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer's Labor + Parts Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fluance
- **Color:** Piano Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Phono Preamplifier
- **Item Weight:** 15 pounds
- **Material:** MDF Wood
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 45 rpm
- **Model Name:** RT82
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Other then the fluance rt82 turntable, fluance sx6-bk speakers, and the art djpreii preamp, what do i need? do i need a receiver?**
A: With those speakers, yes, you will need a receiver. If you get active speakers you do not need a receiver. Active speakers would need to be plugged into an outlet. Passive speakers plug into an amp or receiver.

**Q: If i add an ortofon red to this rt82 then it will be exactly the same as an rt83. is that correct? no other differences at all?**
A: The Ortophon OM 10 cartridge turns out to be pretty good.  I am not sure you will be able to tell the difference upgrading to the RED.  There are other cartridges in the $150 to $200 range that would be a better choice. Talk to the experts and given the genre of music you like get some recommendations.

**Q: Does it have Bluetooth capabilities?**
A: No this is abasic high quality turntable it does not have a pre amp or Bluetooth capability.  You can always use a pre amp with Bluetooth if you need bluetooth.

**Q: Do you need to manualy adjust the belt to play 45s?**
A: no adjustment to the belt needed.  only move the knob from 33 to 45.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RT82 .. why did I wait so long to buy this?
*by G***S on April 3, 2025*

I recently resurrected my stereo stack after too many years, and found that my turntable had given up the ghost. Enter the Fluance RT82. I did a lot of research before deciding on the RT82. Great decision! This is a superb choice for someone entering (or reentering) the vinyl world. As the entry point to Fluance's Reference line of turntables, the RT82 has the same motor, plinth, tonearm, and the internals of their higher end RT85. It's silent, stable, and well engineered. And beautiful. The RT82's cartridge is an Ortofon OM10, an excellent midrange one with a rich sound and light set on the record. The steel platter gives nice weight and stability; the RT82 comes with a quality rubber mat that grips the record and minimizes noise and static. I mention the cartridge, platter, and mat, because you can upgrade those later if you wish. If you do that, you have the highest end RT85! I don't plan on doing that as I like the sound and performance of the RT82 right out of the box, but it's nice to have an upgrade path. Set up was relatively easy. You do have to place the plater, hook up the belt, install the cartridge head, and balance the tonearm. That's standard for a higher end turntable. I've done this sort of set up before and this was the easiest that I remember. Fluance has simple to read and follow instructions; lots of videos to do it are on YouTube. You can contact Fluance if you have an issue. Just be patient .. you can do it. The RT82 is easily a 5 star purchase. Good price, terrific quality and build, and excellent sound. I'm enjoying the heck out of this purchase. Why did I wait so long?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phenomenal record player at an amazing value
*by A***K on August 12, 2023*

I usually can't be bothered to write reviews, but I had to leave for this record player. I have the rt82, and I am beyond pleased with it. It sounds fantastic, it looks and feels like a genuinely high quality product, and it comes with some great specs for the money. The Ortofon OM10 sound great and looks really cool, compared to your run of the mill boxy cartridge. Seem superficial, sure, but the cartridge is the business end of the record player, and seeing that thing glide along the grooves really stands out. The tonearm feels solid, the platter has no wobble, the plinth feels substantial, and really helps reduce vibrations. The dust cover is your standard dust cover, but the hinges are very solid and confidence inspiring. The sound isolating feet work/look great, and having the option to adjust the individual height is fantastic. I live in a pretty old house and if there is anything in this place that is level, I have yet to find it. With other record players, I had to resort to shoving felt pads under the feet to try and level it. This approach took a long time and looked tacky. Leveling out the rt82 took me 10 minutes tops (and only because I'm OCD about it and had to get it absolutely, undeniably level). The slipmat is rubber, which is a nice upgrade over the felt mat that comes with many record players. I personally like that the rt82 doesn't have a built in phono pre-amp. I'd rather have the option to experiment with external preamps, plus I feel like most internal phono pre-amps are mediocre at best. The anti-skate knob feels quality, and like it is actually doing what it's supposed to. I've had other record players and the anti-skate felt cheap and almost like the knob was just there to look cool. The counter weight is solid and stays where you put it. There is not major play between the arm and the knob, which inspires confidence that your adjustment is going to stay where it is supposed to. I like the belt drive system and how the belt is exposed vs hidden under the platter. Can't say one approach yields better results than the other, but again, it looks cool and that is a factor in the overall satisfaction with a product. The motor on the rt82 and up is supposed to come an optical sensor that checks the speed hundreds of times per second, to ensure the platter stays locked at 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. I measured my speed with RPM on my phone so take this result with a huge grain of salt, but RPM measured 33.5 rpm, which is about a .5% deviation from 33 1/3. I have A/B'd tracks between my records and spotify and I honestly can't hear a difference. It is very possible that RPM and the approach of trying to measure via your phone is what yields this inaccuracy, but thought it was worth mentioning. What I will say regarding the speed, is that I measured mine 6 times using the RPM app and it was 33.5 rpm every single time, so this motor is really on top of maintaining a consistent platter rotation. Very cool. A feature which I brushed off as a selling point when researching this record player is the auto stop. Granted, it is not a full-auto stop, where it lifts the tonearm and moves it back to home position, but rather, when the tonearm reaches the end of the record, it spins for roughly a minute, and then stops the motor. I didn't care less about this feature when researching, and saw that there was a switch on the back that turns this feature on or off, but after using it, I actually really like it. I'm usually around my record player actively listening, or using it as background music while I'm working on something. I've been in the middle of something multiple times when the record ends, and this feature really eliminates that Oh Crap feeling where you feel like you have to drop what you're doing to go lift the tonearm. On/Off knob is fine...it's a knob, feels quality enough for what it is designed for. Cueing lever is plastic and does feel cheaper compared to the rest of the table, but it's solid enough for what is is supposed to do. The tonearm latch is also kind of cheap feeling, but again, it is quality enough to serve it's intended purpose for the life of the table. Another cool feature about this player is that you can latch the tonearm while the queuing lever is up. My past record players would not allow this, so I would have to move the tonearm home, lower the cueing arm and then latch it. Often, I would forget that the cueing arm was not up and next time I went to start a record, I would drop the unsupported arm/cartridge hard on the record. Not anymore baby! Finally, the descent rate of the cueing lever is great. It is fast enough that you're not waiting 10 second for the arm to lower, but slow enough that it is a gentle drop every time you use it. Overall, I am extraordinarily happy with this record player. I did a lot of research before my purchase and this has to be in the top 3, if not the #1 (I vote #1). I look forward to many years of happy listening on this awesome record player.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 15 pounds of unbridled joy
*by T***B on February 14, 2024*

I bought this turntable after watching a number of reviews on YouTube asserting that the Fluance RT-82 is the best bang-for-buck "entry level" turntable out there. Now, I can't say I consider anything $300+ to be entry level, but I will say that this turntable has brought me more enjoyment in one week of ownership that I anticipated it ever would. The finish is beautiful, it functions flawlessly, produces crystal clear sound, and is simple (enough) to set up. Ultimately, I decided on the RT-82 over the 80 or 81 because it has adjustable feet for leveling, and a better motor/speed controller. The upgraded cartridge is a bonus as I'm quite sure I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. But, if one day I grow a curly enuogh mustache to become a true vinyl hipster, the RT-82 is a great platform for upgrading the cartridge in the future. I purchased it to play a rare recording from 1954 that I found in a record store in Brussels, Belgium. I enjoyed the experience so much that I promptly went to my local record store and purchased 10 more used albums to listen to. If you are on the fence about this turntable, I don't think you will be disappointed.

## Frequently Bought Together

- 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
- ART DJPREII Phono Preamplifier
- Monoprice 1.5ft Premium 2 RCA Plug/2 RCA Plug M/M 22AWG Cable - Black

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