Ai41

I started off with an RT82, Ai61 speakers and a PA10 phono. My thoughts: RT82 is a good entry-level deck for its price point. If you can't (or don't want to) spend considerably more, and don't want to buy vintage or used, I think it's a good one to go with. The Ai61 powered speakers sound good to me

Missing a phono preamp. What is a phono preamp? Ai41 powered speakers have a built in speaker amp, not a built in phono preamp. Emotiva PH1 $59 plus $12 shipping or Fosi X5 Phono $109 shipped. Pass on the Fluance PA10. Speaker Placement • Intro to Home Stereo Systems • Turntable and Speakers Setup G

The RT82 is typically viewed as a worthy upgrade and is only $50 more, but will require an external preamp. Speakers depends on budget. Fluance also makes decent powered speakers like the Ai41 or Ai61. Alternatively: Kanto YU-6, AudioEngine A5+, Peachtree Audio M24, etc. My opinion though is buy a c

Are you open to buying used? You’ll get a better setup for the price at that budget. If you tell me your zip or general area I am happy to link some local fb marketplace listings. As for new, Fluance RT81 is $300 and a pair of JBL 305p mkii or Fluance Ai41 could be a good option.

You can buy a decent set-up for a few hundred dollars, if you want to buy new, I recommend a basic kit from Fluance: https://www.fluance.com/rt80-turntable-ai41-powered-5-inch-bookshelf-speakers Then, you can use it for your turntable, your MP3 songs (streamed from your phone via BT), or run your TV