Fluance RT81+
Budget turntables · 2023–present In production
$350 US reference price
The refreshed RT81: VM95E cartridge, upgraded isolation feet and a solid walnut-finish plinth — repeatedly cited as the best value turntable in its class.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- Has a built-in phono stage, so it can feed a normal line input on an amplifier or powered speakers without a separate phono box.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | semi-automatic |
| Cartridge included | Audio-Technica AT-VM95E |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium |
| Tonearm | S-shaped aluminium |
| Wow & flutter | <0.15% |
| Dimensions | Product page lists 16.5 x 6 (+/-0.5) x 14.25 in; official RT80/RT81/RT81+ manual v2.6 gives 16.5 x 5.5 x 13.75 in for the group (labeled RT81P in the manual, sold as RT81+ on site). |
| Weight | 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) |
| Finishes | Natural Walnut, Piano Black, Gloss White |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer's warranty + lifetime customer support |
| Years | 2023–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Audio-Technica AT-VM95E · replacement stylus: AT-VMN95E · around $49.
Live retailer offers
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Retailer searches
3 US retailers stock Fluance — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | View at Walmart ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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