Fluance RT83 Reference High Fidelity Turntable
- Ortofon 2M Red cartridge installed on the headshell
- 0.07% wow and flutter, speed control motor
- Phono preamp not included, needs an external one
- High mass MDF plinth, walnut finish
- S-shaped tonearm, metal platter, belt drive
- 60 dB signal to noise
- 2 year warranty, parts and labor
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well judged first serious turntable for a hi-fi shelf, with a respected cartridge already fitted. You must add a phono preamp or an amplifier with a phono input before it makes a sound.
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ASIN: B07KGHZJBFModel: RT83Category: Turntables
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Overview
A living room hi-fi shelf or a listening corner is where this Fluance deck belongs, a belt drive turntable with a heavy wood plinth and an Ortofon cartridge already mounted. It sends a pure analog signal with no built in electronics, so it plugs into a phono preamp or phono input.
Arriving with a quality cartridge, a heavy plinth and steady speed control means it is ready for careful listening out of the box. It has no preamp inside, so speakers or a basic stereo alone will not work.
Who it's for
Listeners building a proper stereo who already own or plan to buy a phono preamp. People wanting a plug and play player with Bluetooth or built in speakers should look at simpler all in one models.
Pros and cons
- Ortofon cartridge comes installed
- Steady speed from controlled motor
- Heavy plinth damps vibration
- Adjustable isolation feet
- Phono preamp not included
- No Bluetooth or USB output
- Heavy for moving around
Performance notes
Sound quality is governed by the cartridge and how well the plinth and isolated motor block vibration from reaching the stylus. Because the signal path has no electronics, the phono preamp you choose shapes much of the final tone and noise level.
Specifications
| Brand | Fluance |
|---|---|
| Model | RT83 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 15 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 16.5 x 13.4 x 4.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| SignaltoNoise Ratio | 60 dB |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 45 rpm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | MDF wood |
| Color | Walnut |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Phono preamplifier |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Dust cover and hinges, bubble level, headshell with Ortofon 2M Red, counterweight, metal platter with belt, rubber mat, 100-240V AC adapter, 3ft RCA cable, 2x 3ft ground wire, 45 adaptor, motor pulley cap, manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 year parts and labor |
| Other details | |
| Drive type | Belt, speed control motor |
| Wow and flutter | 0.07% |
| Cartridge | Ortofon 2M Red, elliptical |
| Platter | Metal with rubber mat |
| Preamp | Not included |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Fluance RT83 plug straight into powered speakers?
Only if the speakers have a phono input. The phono preamp is not included and there are no electronics in the signal path, so you need a preamp or an amplifier with a phono stage.
What cartridge comes on the Fluance RT83?
An Ortofon 2M Red elliptical cartridge, already on the headshell.
What cables come with the Fluance RT83?
A 3ft RCA cable, two 3ft ground wires and a 100-240V AC power adapter.
Can the Fluance RT83 play 45 rpm singles?
Yes. A 45 adaptor is included and the maximum rotational speed is listed as 45 rpm.