That will work. Powered speakers have a built in speaker amp.
RT83 > included RCA cable > phono preamp > buy an RCA cable > Ai41.
Fluance RT83 currently includes a free PA10 phono preamp.
RCA Cables: KabelDirekt, Crutchfield Reference, Crutchfield, Monoprice Oynx, Monoprice, Blue Jeans Cables.
Passive speakers are powered by an amp or receiver.
Examples:
Amplification with Bluetooth:
Passive speakers on sale, plus speaker wire sold separately:
Setup Guide / Signal Path: Turntable > Phono Preamp (separate or built into the turntable or speaker amplification) > Speaker Amplification (separate or built into speakers) > Speakers
No. For 3ft starting at $7 for a thick insulated cable is sufficient, Crutchfield, Monoprice, KabelDirekt, Crutchfield Reference, or up to $19 max Monoprice Oynx.
If you start spending $500+ on components and have money to blow then sure go for $49+ Blue Jeans Cables, more at bluejeanscable.com, however you may not notice any difference or it may be placebo effect.