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Belt-drive turntable in natural walnut wood finish with acrylic mat and VM95E cartridge

Fluance

Fluance RT81P Elite Turntable VM95E Natural Walnut

SKU CH-07RX-CAKSY

Belt-drive turntable plays 33 and 45 RPM records with an Audio-Technica VM95E elliptical cartridge, built-in phono preamp, acrylic mat.

  • Product typeTurntable
  • Product colorBrown
  • Product weight14.1 lb (6.4 kg)
  • Pure analog sound from a belt-driven turntable with premium components
  • Superior vibration isolation via three adjustable feet, acrylic mat and dampened aluminum platter
  • High-performance Audio-Technica VM95E cartridge with diamond elliptical stylus and 4.0mV output
  • High-mass engineered MDF plinth finished in natural walnut for unwanted-vibration damping
  • Built-in Texas Instruments phono preamp with gold-plated RCA outputs and ground terminal

Elite Turntable for Vinyl Enthusiasts

The Fluance RT81P is a belt-drive turntable designed for listeners who want high-fidelity analog playback from 33 and 45 RPM records. It arrives with an Audio-Technica VM95E cartridge featuring a diamond elliptical stylus already mounted on a removable headshell. A built-in Texas Instruments phono preamp and gold-plated RCA outputs let you connect directly to amplifiers or powered speakers without extra components.

Straightforward Setup With Precise Levelling

The turntable ships largely assembled, so installation mainly involves fitting the platter, placing the acrylic mat, and connecting cables. The critical step is adjusting the three height-adjustable isolation feet to level the 14.1 lbs plinth on your furniture; an uneven surface transmits vibration and degrades imaging. Cartridge alignment is factory-set, but the removable headshell allows easy VM-series upgrades later if desired.

Analog Signal Chain Defines The Limits

Sound quality is bounded by the belt-drive mechanism, the VM95E’s 4.0mV output, and the built-in preamp’s fixed gain stage. There is no digital conversion, USB output, or Bluetooth transmission, so the system cannot feed a computer or wireless speakers directly. The MDF plinth and anti-resonant platter suppress rumble, yet the turntable remains sensitive to external footfall and speaker vibration if the isolation feet are not carefully levelled.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFluance
Model nameRT81P
Part numberRT81P
Product typeTurntable
Product colorBrown
Size & build
Product weight14.1 lb (6.4 kg)

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the VM95E cartridge is tracking correctly after setup?

Check that the diamond elliptical stylus sits cleanly in the groove, listen for balanced channel output at 4.0 mV through the built-in phono preamp, and verify no audible distortion on 33 or 45 RPM records.

What comes in the box and what must I add?

The turntable includes the Audio Technica VM95E cartridge on a removable headshell, acrylic mat, dampened aluminum platter, three adjustable isolation feet, built-in Texas Instruments phono preamp, gold-plated RCA outputs and ground terminal; you add an amplifier or powered speakers and cables.

Which version should I choose between the standard RT81 and the RT81P Elite?

The RT81P Elite adds the VM95E cartridge, acrylic mat, dampened aluminum anti-resonant platter and built-in phono preamp over the standard model, delivering higher output and improved isolation for a clearer analog signal.

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