I bought this as a birthday present for myself and couldn't be happier. The sound quality is phenomenal. Set up wasn't that much of a hassle and the Bluetooth feature on the speakers is a great extra.

Awesome purchase for me getting back into vinyl. Could not be happier. Thanks Fluance!

I’ve been looking to get back into vinyl since my old pioneer died about a decade ago but there’s always been a reason not to. Most of it involved the time, dedication, space, and money required to build out a good setup. Anyhow, long story short, I really wanted a great sounding setup without having to think too much about it, which meant something with a built-in preamp that didn’t suck. After reading tons of reviews, it sounded like the Fluance was at the top of the list. The fact that the 20th anniversary edition looks great and comes packaged with powered speakers for less than the standard rt81 package led me to this setup. I absolutely love it. It’s not perfect, I had a slight bit of trouble getting it setup perfectly (the stylus wasn’t set perfectly) but tech support got me back up and running in no time. I also love that the system is upgradeable. Should I find myself in a position to really build out a system, I can always bypass the preamp for something more robust. I’m already looking forward to swapping out the stylus for something a few steps up the ladder. The ability to upgrade means I’ll likely have this turntable a long time.

I've owned it for more than a month. I absolutely love it. Stylus came banged up but customer support was quick and responsive. Definitely would recommend as a first setup.

When I retired I promised myself that I would once again enjoy my record collection. The problem was I needed a new stereo. I monitored various suppliers and waited over two years to pull the trigger. I am very happy to say that the waiting paid off because I love my 20th Anniversary Edition turntable and speakers. The quality for the price paid is amazing and I am back to enjoying my records. Next, I will be saving my money for an addition that will enable me to tap into my CDs and I know I will return to Fluance for my next purchase.

I had my eye on Fluance since I started getting back into records and was looking for a simple setup that did not compromise sound. As soon as I saw this Anniversary Edition offered, I was sold.

Setup was easy and the instructions were clear. I was up and running within 30 min but I could've been faster, I wanted to take my time and take it all in. Everything was meticulously packaged and cared for. This is quality stuff.

The sound coming out of it was excellent. My first record was Nirvana Unplugged and every sound on that stage was coming through nicely. I was so happy about my decision.

The only bad part about it is that there is no upgrade path with these like there is with the Reference series. I wish that was an option for the RT81.

The speakers are really great as well. There are lots of reviews out there about the Ai40s. In person, they feel and sound solid and they are the perfect size for this setup in the family room. The bluetooth feature on the is really great as well.

Overall I am very happy with my purchase. If you are looking for a nice looking minimalistic setup, go for it! you will not be dissapointed.