RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

Record Player with Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp, High Mass MDF Wood Plinth

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$249.99 USD

Color: Natural Walnut

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RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
RT81 Elite 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 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

HIGH MASS MDF WOOD PLINTH

The beautiful piano black finished cabinet is crafted from solid engineered (MDF) wood, incorporates isolation feet, an aluminum platter and a rubber platter mat which results in superior isolation from unwanted vibrations

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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

Specifications

Specifications
Cabinet Specifications
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", 30 cm
Weight of Platter 1.22 lbs (553 g)
Height of Platter 0.62 inches (16 mm)
Auto-Stop Yes
Turntable Mat Rubber
Tonearm Type Static Balanced, S-Type
Supported Cartridge Weight 0.12 to 0.23 oz (3.5 to 6.5 g)
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 0.99 oz (28.2 g)
Overhang 0.76 inches (19.2 mm)
Effective Tonearm Length 8.82 inches (224 mm)
Headshell Mount H-4 Bayonet Mount
Tonearm Height 0.67 inches (17 mm)
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 - 20,000 Hz
Channel Separation 20 dB at 1 kHz
Channel Balance 2.0 dB or less at 1 kHz
Load Impedance/Capacitance 47k Ohms/100 pF
Output Voltage 3.5 mV (+/–3 dB)
Cartridge Weight 5.7 g (+/- 0.5 g)
Headshell Weight 0.38 oz (10.7 g)
Cartridge Height 0.67 inches (17 mm)
Recommended Tracking Force 2.0 g (+/–0.5 g)
Vertical Tracking Angle 20 degrees (Non-Adjustable)
Rubber Belt Specifications
Rubber Belt Design Continuous loop (joint-less)
Width 0.17 inches (4.5 mm)
Length 21.03 inches (534.07 mm)
Thickness 0.02 inches (0.6 mm)
Connector RCA (Gold-plated)
Phono Preamp Yes, PHONO/LINE Switchable
Phono Output 3.5 mV (+/–3 dB)
Phono Bypass Yes, all electronics bypassed when using external preamp
Line Output 140 mV (–17 dBV)
Ground Terminal Yes
Input 100 - 240V AC (50/60Hz)
Output 12 V / 500 mA
Consumption 1.5 W
Dimensions 5.75 x 16.5 x 14.25 inches / 14.6 x 41.9 x 36.2 cm (HxWxD)
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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Certifications FCC Certified, RoHS, CUL/UL
UPC 061783264362
What's Included
  • RT81 Turntable
  • Dust Cover
  • 2x Dust Cover Hinges
  • Headshell with Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge
  • Counterweight (PFHTCW)
  • Aluminum Platter
  • Rubber Belt
  • 45 Adapter
  • Rubber Platter Mat
  • 3ft RCA Cable With Ground Wire (PFHTCA)
  • 5ft 100V - 240V (50/60Hz) AC Power Adapter
  • User Manual
  • Lifetime Customer Support
  • 2 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
  • What's Included

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does this turntable have built in speakers?

    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 Ai41 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.

    Do I need an amplifier for this turntable?

    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 Ai41 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.

    When do I use the turntable’s built in preamp?

    If you’re using an amplifier without a phono input, or some powered speakers such as our Ai41 model, you will need to use the preamp by sliding the switch to the “LINE” position.

    Can I install a different cartridge on this turntable?

    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:

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