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Walnut-finished belt-drive turntable with aluminum S-type tonearm and AT95E cartridge

Fluance

Fluance RT81 Elite turntable walnut AT95E 14.1 lbs

SKU CH-F1NA-C39GN

A belt-drive turntable with an Audio Technica AT95E cartridge, built-in preamp and walnut MDF plinth for pure analog playback

  • Product typeTurntable
  • Product colorBrown
  • Product weight14.1 lb (6.4 kg)
  • Pure analog sound from premium belt-drive components
  • High-definition audio via AT95E elliptical diamond stylus
  • Precise groove tracking with balanced S-type tonearm
  • Vibration isolation from high-mass MDF plinth with aluminum platter
  • Warm, true signal through Texas Instruments preamp and gold RCA outputs

Pure analog turntable

The Fluance RT81 Elite is a belt-drive turntable built for listeners who want a pure analog experience from vinyl LP and EP records. It ships new with an Audio Technica AT95E cartridge already fitted, a built-in Texas Instruments preamp and gold-plated RCA outputs. The walnut-finished MDF plinth adds mass and isolation for stable playback.

Thermals noise and power

Belt-drive operation keeps mechanical noise low while the high-mass MDF plinth with isolation feet dampens vibration. The aluminum platter and rubber slip mat further reduce unwanted resonance during normal listening. No active cooling or power-draw figures are provided for this analog component.

Cartridge and stylus

The included AT95E cartridge uses a diamond elliptical stylus designed to track record grooves with precision for high-definition audio. Buyers who need a moving-coil cartridge or a different stylus profile should look elsewhere.

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Price $248.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFluance
Model nameRT81
Part numberRT81
Product typeTurntable
Product colorBrown
Size & build
Product weight14.1 lb (6.4 kg)

Questions about this item

How do I set up the RT81 Elite and what step do people often skip?

Place the aluminum platter on the spindle, loop the belt around the motor pulley, fit the rubber mat, then adjust the counterweight on the S-Type tonearm until the AT95E cartridge floats level before setting tracking force — many forget the counterweight step.

What part of the AT95E cartridge will need replacement and when?

The diamond elliptical stylus tip wears with use; replace the stylus assembly when high frequency clarity drops or tracking feels rough to protect your record grooves.

What limits the RT81 Elite during long listening sessions?

Extended play can warm the built-in Texas Instruments preamp, so allow ventilation around the MDF plinth and isolation feet to keep signal clarity stable.

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