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RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

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RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

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Product Review (submitted on December 16, 2020):

You have to evaluate a product at it's price point, and at $300 the RT82 is hard to beat, as far I can tell. This is my first turntable, but did a fair amount of research before purchasing. You can read through the RT82's spec sheet for yourself, but what separates this tt from the competition is it's good looks. For a pleasure purchase, function is not enough -- the thing has to look good too, and the high gloss walnut veneer is handsome indeed. Barring the usual disclaimers that taste is subjective, I can say that the fit and finish is as sharp in person as it is online. My only real criticism is the plastic tonearm lock and plastic tonearm circular base(?); something metal would be appreciated. As far as upgrades, I'll probably end up buying Fluance's frosted acrylic platter, not to better anything sonically (I'm happy with the sound), but to make the RT82 that much more attractive. I wouldn't have a problem recommending this to others.

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