RT80 Classic High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
RT80 Classic High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
PURE ANALOG LISTENING EXPERIENCE
Premium components allow this high fidelity belt driven turntable to recreate the performance the way the artist intended
HIGH PERFORMANCE CARTRIDGE
The Audio Technica AT91 featuring a diamond tipped stylus is designed to track your record grooves with greater precision & accuracy for high definition audio
SUPERIOR RECORD TRACKING
Enjoy perfect playback using the balanced aluminum S-Type tonearm ensuring the stylus is rested deep in your record’s groove, producing every audio detail indistinguishable from the original recording
WOOD PLINTH
The beautiful cabinet is crafted from engineered (MDF) wood, incorporates isolation feet, an aluminum platter and a rubber slip mat which results in superior isolation from unwanted vibrations
CAPTIVATING SIGNAL CLARITY
Incorporating a high quality built-in Texas Instruments preamp, ground terminal and gold plated RCA line outputs that ensures warm, true sound
Overview
UNPARALLELED VINYL MUSIC PLAYBACK
Specifications
| Cabinet Specifications | %E2%96%BC |
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| Cabinet Material | MDF |
| Finish | High Gloss Piano Black |
| Dust Cover | Yes - Tinted |
| Turntable Specifications | %E2%96%BC |
| Drive System | Belt Drive |
| Motor | DC Motor |
| Motor Isolation | Three Point Rubber Isolation |
| Speed | 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM |
| Speed Variation | +/-1.00% - Speed Adjustment Guide |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.2% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Weighted) | 67dB or higher (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Unweighted) | 60dB or higher (unweighted, 20kHz LPF) |
| Platter | Aluminum |
| Diameter of Platter | 12", 30cm |
| Weight of Platter | 1.22 lbs (553 g) |
| Height of Platter | 0.62 inches (16 mm) |
| Auto-Stop | Yes |
| Turntable Mat | Felt |
| Tonearm Specifications | %E2%96%BC |
| Tonearm Type | Static Balanced, S-Type |
| Supported Cartridge Weight | 3.5 to 6.5g |
| Counterweight | Yes – 3.53 oz (100 g) - Adjustable |
| Anti-skating Adjustment | Yes |
| Pivot Bearing | Yes |
| Cueing Lever | Yes |
| Tonearm Material | Aluminum |
| Tonearm Wire | 36 AWG Litz Cable / 7 Strand |
| Effective Tonearm Mass | 28.2 grams |
| Overhang | 19.2mm |
| Effective Tonearm Length | 224mm |
| Headshell Mount | H-4 Bayonet Mount |
| Tonearm Height | 17mm |
| Cartridge Specifications | %E2%96%BC |
| Cartridge Type | Moving Magnet (MM) |
| Cartridge Model | Audio Technica: AT91 |
| Replacement Stylus | ATN91 |
| Stylus | 0.6mil Bonded Conical (Diamond) |
| Cantilever | Carbon Fiber |
| Mount | Half inch |
| Frequency Response | 20-20,000Hz |
| Channel Separation | 18dB at 1kHz |
| Channel Balance | 2.5dB or less at 1kHz |
| Load Impedance/Capacitance | 47k Ohms/100pF |
| Output Voltage | 2.5mV +/–3dB |
| Cartridge Weight | 5.0g (+/- 0.5g) |
| Headshell Weight | 0.38 oz (10.7g) |
| Cartridge Height | 0.67 inches (17 mm) |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0g (+/–0.5g) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 20 degrees |
| Rubber Belt Specifications | %E2%96%BC |
| Rubber Belt Design | Continuous loop (joint-less) |
| Width | 4.5mm |
| Length | 534.07mm |
| Thickness | 0.6mm |
| Output Specifications | %E2%96%BC |
| Connector | RCA (Gold-plated) |
| Preamp | Yes, PHONO/LINE Switchable |
| Phono Output | 2.5mV +/–3dB |
| Phono Bypass | Yes, all electronics bypassed when using external preamp |
| Line Output | 140mV (–17dBV) |
| Ground Terminal | Yes |
| Power Specification | %E2%96%BC |
| Input | 100V - 240V AC (50/60Hz) |
| Output | 12V / 500mA |
| Consumption | 1.5W |
| General Specifications | %E2%96%BC |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 16.5 x 13.75 inches / 14.0 x 41.9 x 34.9 cm (HxWxD) |
| Certifications | FCC Certified, RoHS, CUL/UL |
| Unit Weight | 11.02 lb (5.0 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 20%C2%B0C |
| Wireless Playback | No (Requires Bluetooth or WiFi transmitter connected via RCA connection to transmit audio wirelessly) |
| Fluance Speaker Size Comparison Chart | |
| UPC | 061783258279 |
| What's Included |
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Digital Trends Review of the RT80
"If you’re picking up vinyl for the first time or getting back into it, Fluance’s turntables are a good starting point."
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Super happy with the product and service. Super fast delivery.
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Bought as a gift and she is very happy with it. I was able to check it out myself and it is a really nice looking TT and operates really well. I like the auto-stop feature.
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Really nice quality, excellent sound, at a fair price!
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Bought this for a Father’s Day gift and was very happy with the purchase. Great Value!
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Very impressed! Packed well, Easy assembly, and incredible sound. My 25 yr old turntable died and I came across Fluance on line. Reviews were good so I took a chance. I'm happy so far. Let's see in another 20 years. Thank you
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High-quality turntable. Happy with my purchase. Solid design and looks high end.
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Looks absolutely amazing. Each part in the box was securely and well packed. Assembling it was stress free and easy. Once I connected it to the audio receiver I was blown away by the sound quality. It is the best investment this year. Absolutely fantastic.
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Great choice to listen to my old LPs and 45s discovered after 40 years. They sound better than ever.
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My second Fluance TT. Have the "81" in my main listening area. My Marantz 6300 in the den started to give problems (not bad since 1974??) so I got this one. Very pleased as usual and confident in the Fluance product line. Wish they would make one tweek: when disc finishes that arm would simply lift off the platter..the auto stop takes to long and stylus remaining on the vinyl is asking for problems. Other than that first class and proud to buy Canadian!!
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Fantastic beginner model. I love how easy the set up was, and the fact that the tone arm came assembled. The player delivers crisp sounds and having the phono preamp built in works great as I don't have a lot of extra room beyond the space for my speakers. I would definitely recommend this system to friends as a great entry point for the obsession.
Only downsides was the felt mat and the adjustable feet on the bottom. I'm planning on switching out the mat quickly for a rubber or acrylic soon enough. The feet work well enough, but take a lot of minor movements to get them right if you live in a slanted building like i do. -
Quick delivery, easy setup, sound is fantastic!
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Great purchase. Would recommend to anyone.
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What awesome performance for the price! This thing rocks with the Ai40 speakers! Looooove it.
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Quality
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Just below a 5, better than a 4, the RT80 is terrific value in the $200 turntable market. Classy looks, built in pre-amp for added value. Solid performer great way to experience the joy of vinyl
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FAQs
Fluance turntables do not include built in speakers.
To use a Fluance turntable, connect it to a home theater receiver or amplifier for use with passive speakers, or connect it to a set of powered speakers such as the Ai40 Powered Bookshelf Speakers.
If your receiver or speakers do not have a specific PHONO input or integrated preamp, RT80 and RT81 both include an internal preamp for quick and easy setup.
An amplifier is only needed if you’re connecting the turntable to passive speakers such as the Signature Series Bookshelf Surround Speakers.
If you’re looking for an option without a separate amplifier, the Ai40 Powered Bookshelf speakers fit the bill.
With the Ai40, all you need to do is connect the included RCA cables to the speakers, turn on the internal pre-amp and you’re ready to listen to the music the way it was meant to be heard.
If you’re using an amplifier without a phono input, or some powered speakers such as our Ai40 model, you will need to use the preamp by sliding the switch to the “LINE” position.
The tonearm of the RT80 and RT81 model turntables is compatible with cartridges from 3.5 grams to 6.5 grams in weight.
For full instructions on this process, see our video below:
