YU4

Yes, the extra $50 to get the optical speed sensor in the RT82 is worth it. Be aware though, the 82 does not have the phono preamp feature of the 80 and 81 models. You should budget for that separately, and don't be tempted with some sub-$25 preamp. You might want to have a look at the AT-LP3XBT-BK

Gear can often be returned! Then if you do have a medium to large size room you can get the larger 5.25" Kanto YU6 instead of the smaller 4" Kanto YU4.

I’m probably not on the right sub but I have a AT-LPW40WN paired with Kanto Yu4, my problem is that I can have it at max volume but it sounds low, I have the turntable set to line and the speakers to phono and when I switch it around the sound is garbage. I should add I got these items used and it’s

400-500$ best Home Speakers for every day use for listening -small / medium room -variety of music (hiphop,edm,metal,rock,jazz,blues) -white color is a must -occassional DJ set with my Pioneer DDJ-RB -occassional recording of my singing My type was Kanto YU4 but I've read that for this price you can