Fluance RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

I purchased both this table and their rt80, as I have multiple setups, and let me start by saying, finally a company who does it right! Build quality on this thing is of the up most quality. Everything is in line, clean, and runs beautifully. Aesthetically, the rt81 is gorgeous, but it is not only eye candy...the sound quality of this turntable is unrivaled, even of more expensive tables. I was using the built in preamp through my denon 9.1 avr setup and was just throttled by how rich a sound I was getting out of such a well built machine. I honestly do not think there is a better company making turntables, with or without a preamp, any where near this price point for the quality machine you are getting. There are so many poor built turntables out there now that just eat your records with bad needles and poor quality control....this, however, this not one of them. Setup was a breeze, i was listening to my records ten minutes after unboxing it. They even took the time to package it very thoughtfully, as to ensure the safety of all the components during travel. Clearly this is a company who cares. Customer service even followed up by calling to ask if I had any questions and if I was satisfied, i didn't even think good customer service existed anymore! Alas, i was wrong! The truth of it is you are getting one of the best built and sounding turntables on the market at an unbelievable price. I did, however, receive a discount for an honest review, and because I was so impressed with the build and sound quality of the rt80, I bought the rt81 for my other setup. Do yourself a favor if you are in the market for a new turntable, and buy one of fluances tables.

Model reviewed: Fluance RT81 Summary: after first trying one of those "suitcase" players - this turntable sounds absolutely brilliant. Key points: • Some assembly required, but the instructions are simple and clear. • Balancing the tonearm is straightforward and inspires confidence that your vinyl is protected. • There are built-in pre-amp outputs AND traditional phono-outs. When using pre-amp, you don't need to connect the "ground" to anything. • It's heavy and solid, feels super well-built. All the controls feel high quality. • Auto-stop feature works well. • Minimalist aesthetic looks great. • Canadian company, made in Taiwan. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. The pre-outs work great with my Sonos Port to add a turntable to my full-house system, and the sound quality is amazing. The first time I heard it play, I became a believer in vinyl. It sounds warmer overall, and the highs just sound somehow more natural than digital streaming. Not to mention it's fun and nostalgic to drop the needle old-school style on your favorite records. The minimalist style looks great and it's very simple to use after a short setup process. I'm no audiophile (yet), but I did a lot of research to make a purchase that wouldn't break the bank and wouldn't be a weakness in some future hypothetical audiophile system. This stylus cartridge is not supposed to be high-end, but it sure sounds nice. As per their support, this model is NOT compatible with Ortofon styli - the heights and the counterweights are just a bit off. Not a deal breaker for most people, but just be aware. However, if I want to go with a dedicated pre-amp someday, it's fully supported by this turntable. Super happy with this purchase, highly recommend this product and this company.

Ooooo, nice turntable. I replaced my Sony direct drive TT (circa 1978) with this, bought new speakers, and started listening to my collection of LP's. Beautiful and simple turntable. Easy to set-up. I needed to increase the tracking force from 2.0 to about 2.2 to avoid skips on some of my older albums, but that was well within the range for the cartridge (1.5 to 2.5). The hook for me was the auto-stop and the price. I really wanted a semi-automatic TT, but this was the next best thing for the $. This TT is great for the cost. And, yes you CAN make MP3 files with this TT. You will need to buy an adapter cable from phono to 3.5mm jack & download some free software, Google it. I'm using a preamp Technolink TC-756USB RIAA Moving Magnet Phono Preamp with AUX Input and USB (Computer) Output and use it to rip the analog to digital. This preamp can also be used to input computer sound files through to an amp. Update 2/10/2017: I encountered a huge WOW. I thought I would be contacting Fluance & returning the TT for repair, BUT, I let the TT run with the arm up for a couple of hours to see what would happen. The WOW went away, and has yet to return. I'll keep an ear on this. I'm glad there's a two year warranty. The auto stop works well. Takes about 11 rotations before it kicks-in. I wish it also picked-up the arm as well, but it is as advertised. I have encountered a lot of skipping on some of my old LP's. I think this is more a function of the cartridge than the turntable. My old DD TT (Sony PS-X20, 1978) did not skip on these same records. I'll look at the cartridge on that machine and see what I have....the old TT is in the basement in a box....I was going to sell it, but now I think I found some parts from EBAY and I might be able to repair the arm lifter. Update 3/24/2017: Noticed wow on a digital recording I made from this turntable BUT upon close inspection discovered that the LP had grooves that were off-center. The tone arm was weaving back and forth as it tracked. Just a heads-up to check the media as a potential source of wow, and not just assume that the turntable is at fault. Update 4/3/2017: The OEM AT95E stylus was at fault for skips. Fluance responded by sending me a new AT95E cartridge, and I swapped out the stylus. The same passages that had been skipping now played through. I blame AT for this, and not Fluance. Fluance was very responsive sending a replacement (no charge). Update 5/8/2017: Upgraded cartridge to Audio-Technica AT120EB. Works well. No issue with install or balancing. Used a spare cartridge shell, so now I have a quick way to drop in a spare.

Il giradischi è bellissimo, elegante, rifinito in modo impeccabile, ma soprattutto si sente molto bene. Io l’ho collegato ad un Onkio TX-SR343 e dopo anni ho riapprezzato il piacere del vinile.

Tout est ok, platine parfaite pour mon usage. La notice est en anglais et le réglage du contrepoids un peu délicat, mais pour le reste, c'est un excellent produit.

Tornamesa de alta calidad, a pesar de ser "gama de entrada". Después de mucho investigar, me decidí por éste sobre Audio Technica, ya que aunque el Fluance no es automático, la calidad del audio es superior. Y tiene la opción de que puedas hacer mejoras en el futuro. El phono preamp integrado es de Texas instruments, así que no necesitas uno, al menos de entrada. Ensamblarlo es fácil, hay videos para calibrar bien el brazo, sin tema 👍🏻. Se dejó llevar muy bien con un amplificador híbrido con tubos de Aiyima, y salida con unas Dali Spektor 1. El sonido es suave, cálido, y a la vez claro. Obviamente, el Audio depende directamente de tu fuente, tu amplificador y tus bocinas. Muy, muy contento con mi nuevo tornamesa. De lo mejor que he comprado en Amazon 🙌🏻

Dieser Plattenspieler ist nur für High-Hifi-Fans geeignet. Eine Start-Stop Automatik gibt es nicht, auf Bluetooth oder USB solltes Du auch verzichten können. Dafür bekommst Du ein Gerät mit Ober-Klasse-Ambitionen zum Einsteiger-Preis. Für mehr Komfort (Halb- oder Voll-Automatik) werden locker 100 bis 200,- € mehr fällig. Das Gerät wird ordentlich verpackt geliefert. Der Tonkopf, das Gegengewicht, der Platten-Teller und der Deckel sind separat verpackt und müssen montiert werden. Der Zusammen-Bau ist für Laien nicht ganz einfach aber mit online Videos gut möglich. Die Anleitung liegt nur in Englisch bei. Ein "Vinyl-Fan" kennt die Prozedur vom alten Player - aus die 70er und 80er. Der Spieler macht einen soliden Eindruck. Er sieht wertig und sehr edel aus. Der Deckel ist leicht getönt, die Chich-Anschlüsse sind vergoldet, ein vergoldetes Kabel (ca. 90 cm, mit Erdung) ist im Lieferumfang. Ich nutze ein ca. 150 cm AUX Kabel mit doppelter Abschirmung (vergoldet ohne Erdung). Das Netzteil ist extern, der Anschluss an der Rückseite. Der Tonabnehmer ist ein Original von Audio Technika mit elyptischen Schliff, der gesamte Tonkopf ist wechselbar und Upgrade fähig. Ich habe das Gerät an einen Denon AVR 1200 angeschlossen. Dieser hat keinen Phono-Anschluss. Die Wiedergabe über einen analogen Chich-Eingang funktioniert einwandfrei. Der Sound über meine 7.0 (Polk ES Serie und JBL L-150 Serie) Lautsprecher Konfiguration ist fantastisch - in Stereo und DTS-X (ein AVR 2800 ist geplant). Für Grobmotoriker mit schlechten Augen ist das Gerät nicht geeignet. Festere Berührungen (auch das Schließen vom Deckel) sind in den Lautsprechern hörbar. Die Bedienung (Tonarm mit Lift Aufsetzen und Abnehmen) erfordert Gefühl und Übung. Fazit: toller Klang, ein Klassiker für Fans, ein Hingucker im Wohnzimmer, Erinnerungen an Lenco, Thorens und Technics werden geweckt - frag Mal Google :-)

Este modelo de tornamesa es completísima, su calidad precio muy bueno. Solo comentar que tiene un sistema del ajuste del brazo lector muy difícil de ajustar pues el contrapeso no va roscado, tiene mucha dificultad en su configuración.