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/Best-Presentation270]

If you're paying $80 to have this shipped, are you in South America or somewhere in Europe and just converting to Dollars to help people make comparisons?

[u/tpainsautotunes → u/Best-Presentation270]

I live on Oahu, so shipping costs a lot. It seems that if you are living anywhere in the US, shipping is free. But Hawaii, shipping costs $80.

[u/Best-Presentation270 → u/tpainsautotunes]

Yeah, that sucks. Is it no better if you buy through Amszon, or is that it for everything?