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RT83W Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable - LIfe Style

RT83 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

Record Player with Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge, Speed Control Motor, Solid Wood Plinth, Vibration Isolation Feet

RT83W Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable - LIfe Style 2

Record Player with Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge, Speed Control Motor, Solid Wood Plinth, Vibration Isolation Feet

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$349.99 USD

Get it : September 30 - October 06

color:

Natural Walnut

Model:

RT83

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$349.99 USD

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RT83 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

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 the open, dynamic and warm sound of the Ortofon 2M Red 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)

SOLID WOOD PLINTH

Revel in the gorgeous solid wood cabinet with a highly precise metal platter and 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)

Overview

Stylus 2M Red

A tipped elliptical diamond stylus featuring a split pole assembly that has less
magnetic memory, therefore less inclined to try to return to where it was
making it faster and cleaner.

A tipped elliptical diamond stylus featuring a
split pole assembly that has less magnetic
memory, therefore less inclined to try to return
to where it was making it faster and cleaner.

Ortofon 2M Red Moving
Magnet Cartridge

Ortofon 2M Red Moving
Magnet Cartridge

The pre-aligned high-fidelity cartridge features an improved engine providing
an increased output of 5.5mV.

Gimbal Tonearm

Gimbal Tonearm

Balanced S-shaped tonearm allowing your stylus to sit perfectly in the record
groove for accurate tracking resulting in a more precise playback.

Stylus 2M Red

The pre-aligned high-fidelity cartridge features
an improved engine providing an increased
output of 5.5mV.

Balanced S-shaped tonearm allowing your
stylus to sit perfectly in the record groove for
accurate tracking resulting in a more precise
playback.

Tonearm Bearing

High-precision and smooth stainless-steel bearings, featuring specialized
lubricant enhances stability during tracking.

High-precision and smooth stainless-steel
bearings, featuring specialized lubricant
enhances stability during tracking.
Litz Oxygen-Free High-Purity
Copper Tonearm Wires

The twisted strand pattern equalizes the proportion of the overall strand
length allowing for equal distribution of the current resulting in reduced
resistance. Increased conductivity and superior insulation against
interference for improved signal clarity.

The twisted strand pattern equalizes the
proportion of the overall strand length allowing
for equal distribution of the current resulting in
reduced resistance. Increased conductivity and
superior insulation against interference for
improved signal clarity.

Anti-skating

Applying a rotational torque to counter centrifugal force applied to the stylus
during playback keeping the stylus perfectly centered preventing record and
stylus wear while extracting greater musical detail from the record groove.

Plinth

Plinth

Solid mass-loaded multi-layered MDF wood chassis reduces resonance
and absorbs vibrations from the motor and listening environment.

Litz Oxygen-Free High-Purity
Copper Tonearm Wires

Applying a rotational torque to counter
centrifugal force applied to the stylus during
playback keeping the stylus perfectly centered
preventing record and stylus wear while
extracting greater musical detail from the
record groove.

Solid mass-loaded multi-layered MDF
wood chassis reduces resonance and
absorbs vibrations from the motor and
listening environment.
Isolation Feet

Meticulously engineered 3 –point minimal contact height-adjustable rubber
isolation feet to dampen environmental vibrations resulting in higher
dynamic range and enhanced imaging.

Meticulously engineered 3 –point minimal
contact height-adjustable rubber isolation feet
to dampen environmental vibrations resulting in
higher dynamic range and enhanced imaging.

Platter

Platter

Highly precise evenly weighted heavy aluminum platter for increased inertia
resulting in uniform rotation and ensuring superior isolation from unwanted
micro-vibrations.

Rubber Platter Mat

Rubber Platter Mat

Audiophile-grade silicone design to reduce static and further isolate records
from unwanted platter micro-vibrations.

Isolation Feet

Highly precise evenly weighted heavy aluminum
platter for increased inertia resulting in uniform
rotation and ensuring superior isolation from
unwanted micro-vibrations.

Audiophile-grade silicone design to reduce static
and further isolate records from unwanted
platter micro-vibrations.

Precision motor decoupled from the plinth and positioned away from the
platter for reduced rumble transferring to the stylus resulting in less
distortion and a cleaner playback.

Isolated Low Noise Motor

Precision motor decoupled from the plinth and
positioned away from the platter for reduced
rumble transferring to the stylus resulting in less
distortion and a cleaner playback.
Speed Control

Servo-controlled motor uses comparator circuit to maintain and correct turntable
speed 500 times per second.

Servo-controlled motor uses comparator circuit
to maintain and correct turntable speed 500
times per second.

Auto-Stop

Auto-Stop

Defeatable auto stop feature helps to prevent unnecessary wear of your stylus.

Speed Control

Defeatable auto stop feature helps to prevent
unnecessary wear of your stylus.

Easy tonearm operation allowing for the slow and controlled lowering of the stylus
preventing stylus and record damage.

Cue Lever

Easy tonearm operation allowing for the slow
and controlled lowering of the stylus preventing
stylus and record damage.

Belt Drive

Highly stable to achieve balanced rotation while isolating motor micro-vibrations
allowing the record player’s sound to be cleaner.

Highly stable to achieve balanced rotation while
isolating motor micro-vibrations allowing the
record player’s sound to be cleaner

unparalleled vinyl music playback

Specifications

RT83 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

Cabinet Specifications	▼
Cabinet Material	MDF
Finish	High Gloss Walnut Real Wood Veneer
Dust Cover	Yes - Tinted
Turntable Specifications	▼
Drive System	Belt Drive
Motor	DC Motor with Servo Controller Analyzes motor speed 500 times/sec
Motor Isolation	Under-mounted 7-point silicone isolation with decoupling isolation ring
Speed	33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM (78 RPM - No)
Speed Variation	0.13%
Wow and Flutter	0.07%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Weighted)	76 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Unweighted)	65 dB
Platter	Aluminum
Diameter of Platter	12 inches (30 cm)
Weight of Platter	1.22 lbs (553 g)
Height of Platter	0.62 inches (16 mm)
Auto-Stop	Yes
Turntable Mat	Rubber
Tonearm Specifications	▼
Tonearm Type	Static Balanced, S-Type
Supported Cartridge Weight	0.18 – 0.25 oz (5.0 – 7.5 g)
Counterweight	Yes – 3.60 oz (102 g) - Adjustable
Anti-skating Adjustment	Yes – Adjustable
Pivot Bearing	Yes
Cueing Lever	Yes
Tonearm Material	Aluminum
Tonearm Wire	36 AWG Litz Cable / 7 Strand
Effective Tonearm Mass	0.97 oz (27.5 g)
Overhang	0.76 inches (19.2 mm)
Effective Tonearm Length	8.82 inches (224 mm)
Headshell Mount	H-4 Bayonet Mount
Cartridge Specifications	▼
Cartridge Type	Moving Magnet (MM)
Cartridge Model	Ortofon: 2M Red
Replacement Stylus	Stylus 2M Red
Stylus	0.3 x 0.7 mil
Cantilever	Aluminum
Mount	Half-inch
Frequency Response	20 - 20,000 Hz (+3/-1 dB)
Frequency Range	20 - 22,000 Hz (-3 dB)
Channel Separation	22 dB at 1 kHz
Channel Balance	< 1.5 dB @ 1 kHz
Load Impedance/Capacitance	47k Ohms/150 - 300 pF
Output Voltage	5.5 mV
Cartridge Weight	0.25 oz (7.2g)
Headshell Weight	0.35 oz (9 g)
Cartridge Height	0.71 inches (18 mm)
Recommended Tracking Force	0.06 - 0.07 oz (1.6 - 2.0 g)
Vertical Tracking Angle	20°
Rubber Belt Specifications	▼
Rubber Belt Design	Continuous loop (joint-less)
Width	0.17 inches (4.5 mm)
Length	36.02 inches (915 mm)
Thickness	0.02 inches (0.6 mm)
Output Specifications	▼
Connector	RCA (Gold-plated)
Preamp	No - Separate Phono Preamp Required
Phono Output	5.5 mV
Ground Terminal	Yes
Power Specification	▼
Input	100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Output	12 V / 500 mA
Consumption	1.5 W
General Specifications	▼
Dimensions	5.5 x 16.5 x 13.75 inches / 14.0 x 41.9 x 34.9 cm (HxWxD)
Unit Weight	14.99 lb (6.8 kg)
Operating Temperature	41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Wireless Playback	No (Requires Bluetooth or WiFi transmitter connected via RCA connection to transmit audio wirelessly)
Fluance Speaker Size Comparison Chart	Click to Expand
UPC	871363024978
What's Included	RT83 Reference Turntable Line Out Click to Expand RT83W Turntable Dust Cover + Hinges Bubble Level Headshell with Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge Counterweight Metal Platter with Belt Rubber Platter Mat 5ft 100 - 240 V (50/60Hz) AC Power Adapter 3ft 90pF RCA Cable 3ft Ground Wire 45 Adaptor Motor Pulley Cap User Manual Lifetime Customer Support 2 Year Manufacturer’s Direct Warranty

Press

Ty Pendlebury of CNET Reviews the RT82

The Fluance RT82 "is the best overall turntable under $300... offers everything you could want"

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Vinyl Rewind Reviews the RT85

"I give this my highest rating of 5 pompadours out of 5"

Joe N Tell Reviews the RT82

Follow along as Joe Mariano unboxes and sets up his new RT82

Brad Moon of Forbes Reviews the RT85

"It didn’t matter the genre... it all just plain sounds noticeably better on this turntable"

Read the Full Review

Jarrett New from Vinyl Eyezz Reviews the RT85

"For the price, this is the best sounding turntable that I've come across"

Craig Farraway from Vinyl TV Reviews the RT84

"I haven't found anything about this turntable that I don't like"

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating:

282 Reviews Write a Review

George D September 20, 2021 Advanced Listener - 20+ Years New Jersey, United States: Brent from Customer Service was great!

All was great, but anti-scaring would not set.

Brent from customer service quickly, and competently resolve my issue. One of my best customer service experiences ever.
George D 4
Rudi L September 15, 2021 Intermediate Listener - 20+ Years Alberta, Canada: Smooth operator

Great sound! I love the easy setup, cool stance, great looks.
Rudi L 5
Josh E. August 11, 2021 Intermediate Listener - 11 Years Texas, United States: RT 83

Great clarity an easy to setup.
Josh E. 5
Jacqueline K August 8, 2021 Intermediate Listener - 20+ Years Texas, United States: Good not perfect

The auto-stop hasn’t ever worked but overall this is a great turntable.
Jacqueline K 4
Shelly L August 6, 2021 Advanced Listener - 20+ Years New York, United States: Outstanding

The quality of workmanship and materials is outstanding. Fluance’s video instructions are wonderful and made the set-up a breeze. Cannot recommend their products strongly enough!
Shelly L 5
Howard I June 23, 2021 Advanced Listener - 20+ Years Missouri, United States: Turntable Review

Beautiful turntable with quiet great performance.
Howard I 5
Big R June 22, 2021: Gift for dad.

My dad is getting along in age and enjoys listening to his old records. This is overkill for that but he enjoys the sound again, so it perfect for what it does. You have to set it up but once done it works great, feels solid and durable. Highly recommend it if you have a need to listen to music on vinyl. Worth more than I paid in my opinion, seeing my dad enjoying his music again.
Big R 5
Michael June 10, 2021 Advanced Listener - 20+ Years Louisiana, United States: Very disappointed

Feedback is a big problem that I can't resolve. Have to play my records at a very low volume and have the bass set way below flat. My old turntable did not have this issue at all, so I had to hook my old back up and buy a new cartridge. Should have tried to return it sooner (bought in 04-21) but was trying all sorts of things to eliminate the feedback.
Now I am stuck with it because I waited too long.
Michael 1
Andrew J. June 4, 2021 Intermediate Listener - 20+ Years Minnesota, United States: Loving it.

Loving it. Sounds great. Looks great. Easy set up.
Andrew J. 5
Jenna June 1, 2021 Audiophile - 13 Years Oregon, United States: A good choice

I was really afraid to drop this much money on replacing my old hitachi direct drive turntable, but I'm pleasantly surprised. I really love the RT83, looking at it makes me smile because of how beautiful and well crafted it is. I don't here any motor rumble or anything like that, and not having to mess with the speed is great. The included cable is high quality as well.
Jenna 5
Mathew C May 31, 2021: Nice turntable and good needle

Fantastic sound, works well; great design.
Mathew C 4
Russ D. May 25, 2021 Advanced Listener - 20+ Years Alberta, Canada: Fluance RT 83

I'm probably the least techie person there is but even I found it easy to put everything together & make it operational. And I could not be happier with the end result. Highly recommended.
Russ D. 5
JohnE May 15, 2021 Intermediate Listener - 20+ Years Texas, United States: RT83 turntable

Love it. Sound is great with the 2m red stales. good price for what you get.
JohnE 5
Jason J. May 15, 2021 Advanced Listener - 20+ Years Maryland, United States: Love my Fluance Turntable

My new turntable is great. Relatively easy to set up with support provided by Fluance. Very happy with the purchase.
Jason J. 5
David I May 14, 2021: Fantastic sound, hard to believe spending double does the same for music quality!

Your browser does not support HTML5 video. This Fluance sounds fantastic! I literally close my eyes and feel transported into the boothe where the music was made and cut! Having listened to streamed music for the last decade, i'm only realizing how much richness, depth and clarity i have been missing out on! Set up took me sometime only because I was afraid of messing it up but it was straight forward and successful on first trial. My powered AMP is not even that great but makes the music sound exquisite. That will be my next upgrade. I love my RT83W!!!!!
See all reviews David I 5

Resources

Video

How to Install and Align a Cartridge on a Fluance HiFi Turntable RT80 and RT81

Turntable Specifications Q&A

How to Setup Fluance Reference Turntables

Reference Turntable Unboxing

Fluance Reference Turntable Comparison

Turntable Stylus Comparison

What is Auto Stop on a Turntable and How it Protects Your Records

What is a Servo Motor and Why You Want One In Your Record Player

How to Check the Alignment and Realign Your Cartridge

How to Fix Humming and Buzzing Noises from Your Turntable | Record Player Ground Loops and Feedback

What To Do When Your Turntable

Belt Drive vs Direct Drive Turntables: Which Sounds Better

Manual

Reference Series Turntables User Manual

(Size: 2.6 MB)

FAQs

Do I need an amplifier for this turntable?

An amplifier is only needed if you’re connecting the turntable to passive speakers such as the Signature Series Bookshelf Surround Speakers.

If you’re looking for an option without a separate amplifier, the Ai40 Powered Bookshelf speakers fit the bill.
With the Ai40, all you need to do is connect the included RCA cables to your preamp, then to the speakers and you’re ready to listen to the music the way it was meant to be heard.

Do I need a Preamp?

If you intend to use your Reference series turntable with powered bookshelf speakers such as our Ai40 model, a preamp will be required.
The preamp will boost the signal to line level (similar to a headphone jack) so you can play it on speakers with RCA or AUX inputs.

If you have a home theater or stereo receiver/amplifier, you will need a preamp if the amplifier does not have a PHONO input. If you have a PHONO input, you may have a preamp already built in. Be sure to refer to the manufacturer’s specifications or manual for confirmation!

Why does this model not include a preamp?

This design choice was made with a number of factors in mind. The main reason was to separate electronics from the turntable’s signal path to maintain the purity of the analog signal. Many listeners also like to customize their listening experience and choose specific components such as preamps based on unique sonic qualities. Using separate components also allows for optimization of cartridge and phono stage compatibility. If you upgrade your cartridge in the future, you can pair with an optimal phono preamp to maximize performance and achieve the sound profile you desire. !

What does a servo motor do?

We want our users to experience music the way it was meant to be heard and have pulled out all the stops for the new Reference series.
These new turntables include a servo belt drive motor.

What does this mean for you?

This means that you have a sensor checking and adjusting the speed of the motor up to 500 times a second to make sure the speed of your turntable is consistent with no manual adjustments, bringing wow and flutter under 0.7%!

What are the benefits of the Reference series turntables?

What's new!	What does it mean?
The motor is located away from the platter	Allows the use of an acrylic platter, reduced rumble at the stylus.
90pF RCA cables	Upgraded RCA cables with higher capacitance to protect and maintain the purest signal path.
No internal preamp	Provides a clean signal, with no electronics in the path for increased audio quality.
Spring loaded adjustable feet with built-in isolation	Allows the turntable to be leveled on any surface, bubble level included. Spike-shaped feet prevent outside vibrations from affecting audio quality.
Servo controlled motor	Improves speed consistency and reduces wow and flutter by checking the speed up to 500 times per second!
Ortofon Stylus	All Reference turntables are compatible with Ortofon OM10, Blue and Red Cartridges.
112g Counterweight	Heavier counterweight to accommodate the Ortofon stylus. More diverse upgrade options.
Compatible with an acrylic platter (included with /RT85)	Heavier, denser material reduces resonance and improves speed consistency, not to mention great looks!
Customizable	All Reference turntable components are compatible with each other giving you a clear upgrade path!

Which cartridges can I use on my turntable?

Reference turntables are compatible and shipped with with moving magnet cartridges such as the Ortofon OM10, 2M Red and 2M Blue, giving you the ability to customize your system for top tier performance.
Cartridges must be between 3.5 to 7.5 grams to be balanced correctly.

Can I buy the turntable without a cartridge?

All Fluance Reference turntables are sold with an Orotfon cartridge included.

We do know that our users love to customize their decks and there are many options out there, so we designed our Reference series to have extensive upgrade potential! The Reference tables can easily accept other Ortofon cartridges such as the often requested 2M Bronze and Black!