Fluance RT81
Budget turntables · 2016–present In production
$300 US reference price
Belt-drive turntable with a solid-wood-look MDF plinth, AT95E moving magnet cartridge, bypassable built-in phono preamp and auto-stop. Sits between the RT80 and the Reference series; still sold alongside the upgraded RT81+.
One of the most recommended entry-level turntables in the US market for years.
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 | manual (auto-stop) |
| Cartridge included | Audio-Technica AT95E |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminum |
| Tonearm | S-type aluminum |
| Wow & flutter | 0.10% |
| Dimensions | 16.5 x 5.5 x 13.75 in |
| Weight | 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) |
| Finishes | walnut, piano black, piano white |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Years | 2016–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Audio-Technica AT95E · replacement stylus: ATN95E · around $39.
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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