Fluance RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Record Player with Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp, Adjustable Counterweight, High Mass MDF Wood Plinth - Walnut

Works well and built great. Good choice for the price category. I did choose to use phono input in my Hafler 110 preamp as opposed to the internal Fluance preamp and match my input capacitance. The wood base is really high end, and I get many compliments on the overall esthetics. Considering how many cheap plastics entry level turntables are out there, this unit just blows them all away.

I am new to the vinyl world. I read a lot of reviews and ultimately decided that this turntable was going to be the best quality for my price point (I was basically deciding between this and the $179 auidiotechnica version). I had initially wanted a vintage turntable, but after looking at a ton of them online and around town, it seemed a little bit squidy about whether they would work properly or need pricey repairs so I decided to go with a new one.

This is such a quality turntable. It is well built and looks absolutely gorgeous. The set up is easy with clear directions, and most importantly, the sound is fantastic. Im pairing it with Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers. The turntable doesnt have Bluetooth, but connects easily with RCA cable. Its only been a week, but I am thrilled with my purchase and so happy to be playing my albums again!

I would highly recommend this item (turntable). Great quality and craftmanship. Great cartridge.

Had to return the first one I purchased due to incorrect speed. Amazon refunded me promptly and I reordered. Replacement took a while to get to me but comes out of Canada, but Fluance very kindly gave me an extra year warranty. New one looks as good as the first and is working fine at this point. Would be 5 starts if the first one had worked,

The sound is great. Its automatic stop at end of playing. Dont change the cartridge ( Audio Technica AT 95 E,green) for upgrade. It may be near Shure M97xe with more bass. Very high C/P value. Highly recommended.( For breaking in ,dont turn to auto stop initially)

Completely satisfied with my RT81. Easy setup.

Beautiful high quality unit. Produces very nice sound when connected to an Onyko Receiver/Amp and Klipsch Bookshelf Speakers.

This review is for Amazon Warehouse not the product itself.

I bought this turntable along with some Fluance active bookshelf speakers as a gift. I myself have a high end 70s Yamaha turntable and I have to admint, I was pleasantly surprised by the build quality. The parts are mostly plastic but it has good features. It has a good counterweight design, anti-skate adjustment, removable cartridge assembly, and lifting lever. I bought it for my daughter-in-law who was using what I would call, a plastic toy record player with built in speakers. The Fluance has a little bit of weight to it and the veneer looks really nice. All in all I dont think youll find a better player under $500