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Black belt-drive turntable with S-tonearm and wood plinth

Fluance

Fluance RT80 Turntable Piano Black 9.9 lbs

SKU CH-E0JR-8XSAQ

A belt-drive turntable with an Audio Technica AT91 cartridge, built-in preamp and MDF wood plinth for pure analog playback

  • Product typeTurntable
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product weight9.9 lb (4.49 kg)
  • Authentic analog sound from a belt-drive design
  • Audio-Technica AT91 cartridge with diamond stylus tracks grooves precisely
  • Balanced aluminum S-type tonearm keeps the stylus deep in the groove
  • MDF wood plinth with isolation feet and aluminum platter reduces vibration
  • Built-in Texas Instruments preamp with gold-plated RCA outputs delivers warm signal

Turntable for pure analog listening

The Fluance RT80 is a new belt-drive turntable built for vinyl enthusiasts who want high-fidelity playback. It ships with an Audio Technica AT91 cartridge fitted with a diamond-tipped stylus. A balanced aluminium S-type tonearm keeps the stylus seated deep in the groove. The engineered wood plinth includes isolation feet, an aluminium platter and a rubber slip mat to suppress unwanted vibrations.

Capacity and headroom

The built-in Texas Instruments preamp provides line-level output through gold-plated RCA connectors and a ground terminal. This covers most integrated amplifiers and powered speakers without extra equipment. The moving-magnet cartridge and fixed tonearm geometry are optimised for standard LP and EP records. Users who need adjustable VTA, azimuth or a moving-coil stage will find those adjustments absent.

Built-in preamp decides fit

A high-quality Texas Instruments phono stage is integrated into the chassis. Buyers who already own a dedicated external phono preamp or an amplifier with a built-in MM stage can bypass the internal circuit. Those who want a single-box solution for immediate connection to any line-level input are served directly. The fixed cartridge mounting also means the AT91 cannot be swapped for a different model without modification.

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Price $198.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFluance
Model nameRT80
Part numberRT80
Product typeTurntable
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Product weight9.9 lb (4.49 kg)

Questions about this item

Will the RT80 work with the vintage amplifier I already own?

The built-in Texas Instruments preamp provides line-level output through gold-plated RCA connectors, so it connects directly to any amplifier or receiver with a standard phono or auxiliary input.

How can I verify the tonearm is tracking correctly after I set it up?

Use the adjustable counterweight to dial in the recommended tracking force for the AT91 cartridge, then confirm the stylus sits centred in the groove without skating across the record surface.

Which accessories come in the box and what must I purchase separately?

The package includes the turntable with AT91 cartridge installed, aluminium platter, rubber slip mat, MDF plinth with isolation feet, dust cover, and ground terminal; you only need to supply your own RCA interconnect cable and speakers or amplifier.

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