{
  "id": 2160170,
  "title": "This $800 record player might be the best turntable under $1000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/this-800-record-player-might-be-the-best-turntable-under-1000",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:07:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/fluance-rt87-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Fluance RT87 is a dual plinth reference turntable priced at $799, making a strong case for its premium price. Offering speeds of 33 ⅓, 45, and 78RPM, it features an electronic speed control and silent motor, along with an anti-skate weight and carbon tone arm. The turntable boasts a sleek design, with a dual plinth reducing vibrations and an acrylic platter that brings everything together. Built with a carbon tonearm, metal spindle, and glossy finish, the RT87 exudes a premium look and feel. Assembly requires balancing the tonearm and fitting the dust cover, with some minor inconveniences such as a hollow counterweight tube and a tendency for the anti-skate weight to fall off. Despite these minor issues, the Fluance RT87 offers excellent sound quality and a visually appealing design, making it a compelling choice under $1000.",
  "summary": "Fluance’s latest addition to its lineup brings a premium look and feel while crucially keeping the price below $1,000.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fluance RT87 priced at $799, offering premium features",
    "Dual plinth design reduces vibrations, features acrylic platter",
    "Excellent sound quality despite minor assembly inconveniences"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}