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expiredConnorS7420 posted Nov 26, 2022 12:06 PM

Fluance RT81 Elite High Fidelity Turntable w/ Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge

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Fluance Audio has Fluance RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable w/ Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge (Various Finishes) on sale for $199.96. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SmilingWinter1751 for posting this deal.

Available Options:Key Features:
  • Premium components allow this high fidelity belt driven turntable to recreate the performance the way the artist intended
  • The Audio Technica AT95E featuring a diamond elliptical tipped stylus is designed to track your record grooves with greater precision & accuracy for high definition audio
  • Enjoy perfect playback using the balanced aluminum S-Type tonearm ensuring the stylus is rested deep in your record's groove, producing every audio detail indistinguishable from the original recording
  • Revel in the gorgeously crafted cabinet with real wood finish and a highly precise metal platter with adjustable resonance damping feet, ensuring superior isolation from unwanted micro-vibrations
  • Incorporating a high quality built-in Texas Instruments preamp, ground terminal and gold plated RCA line outputs that ensures warm, true sound

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    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars at Amazon based on over 2,500 customer reviews

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Fluance Audio has Fluance RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable w/ Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge (Various Finishes) on sale for $199.96. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SmilingWinter1751 for posting this deal.

Available Options:Key Features:
  • Premium components allow this high fidelity belt driven turntable to recreate the performance the way the artist intended
  • The Audio Technica AT95E featuring a diamond elliptical tipped stylus is designed to track your record grooves with greater precision & accuracy for high definition audio
  • Enjoy perfect playback using the balanced aluminum S-Type tonearm ensuring the stylus is rested deep in your record's groove, producing every audio detail indistinguishable from the original recording
  • Revel in the gorgeously crafted cabinet with real wood finish and a highly precise metal platter with adjustable resonance damping feet, ensuring superior isolation from unwanted micro-vibrations
  • Incorporating a high quality built-in Texas Instruments preamp, ground terminal and gold plated RCA line outputs that ensures warm, true sound

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars at Amazon based on over 2,500 customer reviews

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HappyTest707
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Probably trying to dump the 80 and 81 since they are far inferior to the 82. Both 80 and 81 have grounding issues.That being said, a properly modded 81 is a nice budget option for someone who will not replace the cartridge. The 82 is too close in price to upgrade the 81 any further than the pre-amp/ground mod, especially since you have to upgrade the counter balance to change the 81 cartridge to anything decent. Instructions on pre-amp bypass for those who have an older model. Do it! https://youtu.be/I5-ACHfUhLo

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Nov 26, 2022 02:34 PM
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UniquePolice235Nov 26, 2022 02:34 PM
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I wonder if this is an error on their site, they are advertising $50 off the RT80 only and if you just go to their website (not through this link) the RT81 is not on sale. I feel like these rarely go on sale either way so any deal is a good one!
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Nov 26, 2022 03:22 PM
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PhilipM3930Nov 26, 2022 03:22 PM
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Sweet, glad I waited. Thanks, OP
Nov 26, 2022 03:57 PM
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Quote from UniquePolice235 :
I wonder if this is an error on their site, they are advertising $50 off the RT80 only and if you just go to their website (not through this link) the RT81 is not on sale. I feel like these rarely go on sale either way so any deal is a good one!
Probably trying to dump the 80 and 81 since they are far inferior to the 82. Both 80 and 81 have grounding issues.That being said, a properly modded 81 is a nice budget option for someone who will not replace the cartridge. The 82 is too close in price to upgrade the 81 any further than the pre-amp/ground mod, especially since you have to upgrade the counter balance to change the 81 cartridge to anything decent. Instructions on pre-amp bypass for those who have an older model. Do it! https://youtu.be/I5-ACHfUhLo
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Nov 26, 2022 04:00 PM
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UniquePolice235Nov 26, 2022 04:00 PM
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Quote from HappyTest707 :
Probably trying to dump the 80 and 81 since they are far inferior to the 82. Both 80 and 81 have grounding issues.That being said, a properly modded 81 is a nice budget option for someone who will not replace the cartridge. The 82 is too close in price to upgrade the 81 any further than the pre-amp/ground mod, especially since you have to upgrade the counter balance to change the 81 cartridge to anything decent. Instructions on pre-amp bypass for those who have an older model. Do it! https://youtu.be/I5-ACHfUhLo
Agree, looking at an 82 myself although it's significantly more expensive since I'll also need to grab a phono stage.
Nov 26, 2022 04:22 PM
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automatedNov 26, 2022 04:22 PM
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Quote from HappyTest707 :
Probably trying to dump the 80 and 81 since they are far inferior to the 82. Both 80 and 81 have grounding issues.That being said, a properly modded 81 is a nice budget option for someone who will not replace the cartridge. The 82 is too close in price to upgrade the 81 any further than the pre-amp/ground mod, especially since you have to upgrade the counter balance to change the 81 cartridge to anything decent. Instructions on pre-amp bypass for those who have an older model. Do it! https://youtu.be/I5-ACHfUhLo
Is the preamp on this decent enough to run without an upgrade? I'll be running through a denon x2200 with some energy speakers.
Nov 26, 2022 04:38 PM
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kemichels23Nov 26, 2022 04:38 PM
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Is this better than the LP3
Audio-Technica Consumer that's on sale rn? Looking to upgrade slightly from an old PL 990
Nov 26, 2022 05:21 PM
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pupkickNov 26, 2022 05:21 PM
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$12 less than amazon had it for BF

In for one.. great post

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Nov 26, 2022 07:14 PM
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ehaltNov 26, 2022 07:14 PM
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Quote from kemichels23 :
Is this better than the LP3
Audio-Technica Consumer that's on sale rn? Looking to upgrade slightly from an old PL 990
Also wondering this.
Nov 26, 2022 07:34 PM
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SlickEdwardoNov 26, 2022 07:34 PM
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Quote from ehalt :
Also wondering this.
I'd spend the extra $50 the fluance. Cartridge/stylus much better.
Nov 26, 2022 07:46 PM
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MogwaiWaterParkNov 26, 2022 07:46 PM
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God I love my Fluance. I came to Fluance off of a Crosley turntable and the difference is astronomical. The price difference is worth it for anyone wondering. Treat your records kindly to give them a long life, don't put them in a garbage player.
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krik6rNov 26, 2022 09:51 PM
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Quote from UniquePolice235 :
I wonder if this is an error on their site, they are advertising $50 off the RT80 only and if you just go to their website (not through this link) the RT81 is not on sale. I feel like these rarely go on sale either way so any deal is a good one!
The white and black are on sale. The walnut veneer is still regular price.
Nov 26, 2022 10:38 PM
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maheeinfyNov 26, 2022 10:38 PM
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I own this. It sounds great out of the box
Included preamp is good
Nov 26, 2022 10:47 PM
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SpockNov 26, 2022 10:47 PM
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This looks like a decent price for good belt driven turntable with a preamp for stero receivers, amplifiers, and preamplifiers that have a phono input.
I still love my Technics 1200 and 1301. They have been playing my records for almost 50 years.

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drdiabolocoNov 26, 2022 10:59 PM
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Quote from kemichels23 :
Is this better than the LP3
Audio-Technica Consumer that's on sale rn? Looking to upgrade slightly from an old PL 990
The Fluance has a better stylus and cartridge and will probably sound better. But also note that the A/T is fully automatic and the Fluance is not, this may be a dealbreaker depending upon your wants/needs since your current turntable is also fully automatic.

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