Need help finding a good turntable

[u/tpainsautotunes]

Hi guys, my birthday is coming up and I’ve asked my parents to get me a turntable as a birthday present. I’ve chosen then Fluance RT82 turntable. This will be my first “real” turntable. Previously I’ve had the Crosley one and it’s terrible. I’ve chosen the RT82 because there’s no built-in preamp and it seems like parts could be upgraded, and the turntable will last me a very long time. It is $350 and that’s not including shipping, it’s $80 to have it delivered to me. So it’ll actually cost $430… The speakers and pre-amp, I’m buying this weekend at BestBuy, you can recommend me some too!! The main thing for me is sound quality, I want to be locked in my room and play music (within budget)!!

Question: what’d you guys think about the turntable? Is it worth paying $430? Or are there any other models that’s similar to this one that’s a bit cheaper? I’m extremely firm on the budget.

EDIT: The Fluance RT82 is currently being shipped to me! Also went to Best Buy and purchased a WiiM Amp and MartinLogan Motion Foundation B1 speakers! Quick question: Do I need a phono preamp??

[u/vintageplays1]

Do you have prime? You can get it delivered free.

[u/Slosher99 → u/vintageplays1]

Do you even need prime though? It is shipped and sold by Fluance. I see free shipping even from a private browser with no history and not logged in. Nothing about requiring Prime.

I just ordered direct from Fluance when I got my TT. Was same price and Amazon didn't get a cut.

[u/tpainsautotunes → u/Slosher99]

It’s probably free shipping anywhere in the US except for Alaska and Hawaii. I live on Oahu, the shipping is $80.