
RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
Record Player with Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp, Solid Wood Plinth


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 AT95E featuring a diamond elliptical 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

SOLID WOOD PLINTH
The beautiful piano black finished cabinet is crafted from solid 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 | ▼ |
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Cabinet Material | MDF |
Finish | High Gloss Walnut Real Wood Veneer |
Dust Cover | Yes - Tinted |
Turntable Specifications | ▼ |
Drive System | Belt Drive |
Motor | DC Motor |
Motor Isolation | Three Point Rubber Isolation |
Speed | 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM (78 RPM - No) |
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 | Rubber |
Tonearm Specifications | ▼ |
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 | ▼ |
Cartridge Type | Dual Moving Magnet (MM) |
Cartridge Model | Audio Technica: AT95E |
Replacement Stylus | ATN95E |
Stylus | 0.4 × 0.7mil Bonded Elliptical (Diamond) |
Cantilever | Aluminum |
Mount | Half inch |
Frequency Response | 20-20,000Hz |
Channel Separation | 20dB at 1kHz |
Channel Balance | 2.0dB or less at 1kHz |
Load Impedance/Capacitance | 47k Ohms/100pF |
Output Voltage | 2.5mV +/–3dB |
Cartridge Weight | 5.7g (+/- 0.5g) |
Headshell Weight | 10.7g |
Cartridge Height | 0.67 inches (17 mm) |
Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0g +/–0.5g |
Vertical Tracking Angle | 20 degrees |
Rubber Belt Specifications | ▼ |
Rubber Belt Design | Continuous loop (joint-less) |
Width | 4.5mm |
Length | 534.07mm |
Thickness | 0.6mm |
Output Specifications | ▼ |
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 | ▼ |
Input | 100V - 240V AC (50/60Hz) |
Output | 12V / 500mA |
Consumption | 1.5W |
General Specifications | ▼ |
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 | 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 20°C |
Wireless Playback | No (Requires Bluetooth or WiFi transmitter connected via RCA connection to transmit audio wirelessly) |
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UPC | 061783264362 |
What's Included |
Press

Slash Gear Reviews the Fluance RT81 HiFi Turntable
"Playback from the RT81 was quite good, with even the deeper bass of hip-hop and some electronic music coming through smooth and clear. "
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CNET Reviews the Fluance RT81 HiFi Turntable
"it feels like a $400-$500 turntable. I guess you can tell by now I'm impressed."
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Tech Crunch Reviews the Fluance RT81 HiFi Turntable
"The walnut finish gives the RT81 one of the best looks of any entry-level turntable I’ve seen. It’s sturdier and heavier than some of the cheaper turntables out there from brands like Crosley and Denon. "
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Digital Trends Review of the RT81
"Music played on the record player was deep and smooth with excellent clarity. In general, there was low distortion, sparkling treble, and strong bass across the records we listened to, from Broadway to Drake."
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The RT81 looks and sounds great! Very pleased with it so far, would recommend this turntable to anyone who's starting out with vinyl and avoid some other cheap brand.
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Received this for Christmas and absolutely love it! Outstanding quality and amazing sound. Customer for life!
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I am a newbie to turntables. I did extensive research and this one came up in multiple lists. It took about a month from date of purchase to arrive, so the excitement built up. The turntable was easy to set up with the manual and YouTube videos. Since I am a newbie, the turntable audio was good enough for me. Super excited to use it more. Turntable looks beautiful and classy.
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I've had a lot of turntables over the years. Outside of the really old behemoth, this is the best. It sounds great and as a nice bonus isn't as easily disturbed as my last three. I don't have to worry so much about it picking up vibrations from the cat tree or the speakers or my limping across the room.
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This is a great sounding system for a remarkable price. I did tons of research before choosing Fluance and I couldn’t be happier with the decision.
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Arrived early - could not be happier
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Was looking to get my brother a quality turntable for Christmas, and was leaning towards an AT like I have. I hopped on and started researching to see if anything new was out there, or any improvements to the table I already have. I stumbled on Fluance (a brand I LOVE for guitar gear) and saw this was on preorder. I immediately jumped on it and was excited to see what they’d offer.
I am in *love* with it. The quality is obviously there, the wood looks stunning, and above all, the sound quality is way above the price paid. I sort of felt going into this that it’s an intro price to hook some folk, and I feel confident in that after setting it up and playing. At this point, I want to sell mine and buy this one. -
I bought this for my boyfriend and he really likes it! He thinks that the design is beautiful.
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This turntable is a great value for amazing quality! If you want to upgrade, this is the turntable for you! After a ton of research, Fluance was our choice, and we weren’t disappointed.
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If you shop for turntable[ used] they are expensive and most off the time need service, parts . I was facing this dilemmas .Two finish, all types of models for you budget and performance and brand new with warranty . I pic Fluance rt81 and after reviewing on line and videos you will find Fluance turntable for you. Just pic you model and options an you are set!!!!
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Sounds much better than my old turntable and looks way better. Recommending this product to all my friends and the level of ease it takes to upgrade it makes it even better
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Received this product a few weeks ago and I'm very pleased with it. I ordered the black piano finish and looks very fancy. I originally wanted the wood finish but it was out of stock. I was so excited to get it that I did not have the patient to wait. So I settled for the black piano finish. If I would still have the chance I would go for the wood finish. I am enjoying the RT 81. It was very easy to put together. Very well put together. It is evident that your company takes pride in
making this product It is I did a lot of research before getting this. You Tube was my friend. I found Creg on YouTube he has the Vinyl Channel and with his review of the RT 81 was sold. I recoment this product to any one who wants to get into vinyl. -
This thing is night and day compared to my last turntable. Set up was simple. The built in pre amp sounds wonderful. The counterbalance and overall setup was simple. It looks beautiful and I'm happy to show it off! Great purchase, well worth it.
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My husband loves this player. He's a music snob
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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: