Fluance RT-81 Turntable review.
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- čas přidán 27. 03. 2018
- This is my impression of the Fluance RT-81 turntable which I purchased for $317 Canadian.
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Just got this lovely turntable from my boyfriend for my birthday.My Dad passed away 2years ago and he used to listen to records with me ..when he passed his records ended up in my sister's garage in Hungary and now they are with me in the UK so I can enjoy them forever keeping Dad's memory more alive every day.
Thats very sweet. :)
Török Gigi so sorry for your loss.
Glad you have your Dads records I bet he’s smiling :)
I have some great turntables. It would mean a lot to me to know that they and my LPs will continue to be loved. Tell your boyfriend from New Zealand that he has done good.
Vigyázz rájuk! Érték. Így is, úgy is.
I love the flex of him using a song he wrote to avoid the copyright problems. That gave me a good laugh lol.
Wow, a turntable that comes with it’s own dust cover with metal hinges, is quiet and steady, solidly built, has speed selector switch and a way to fine tune the speeds, no fishing line parts, and not $3000 - what a concept!
I've had an RT-81 for almost 2 years now and am quite satisfied. Loved your comments about listening to 3 Rush records on it...that made me smile. Thanks!
What speakers/sound stuff do you use? I'm completely new to this and only recently purchased mutt fluance
@@jakebennett9130 Hey, I have a TEAC AG-V8520 receiver and some old SB-L95 Technics speakers. I'm not an audiophile by any means, they do the job for me. Thanks for asking!
Your passion and authority on this subject means I will trust what you have to say when it comes to all things audio. Nice, fair and comprehensive review. Enjoy your turntable :)
I’ve been deliberating over which turntable I should buy, as I’m on a relatively small budget for a new setup. Your review has sealed it for me, the RT81 is the one.
Same.
Yup same here
Ditto
❤Me 2 or 3 LOL!!!
Thanks! I just received my RT-81 today, purchased predicated on your videos. I LOVE IT!!! Its my first turntable and I am testing it against Amazon Music streaming. I'm playing a brand new album, Melody Gardot - My One And Only Thrill. The RT-81 sound is far superior to the Bluetooth streaming service!!!! I never knew what I was missing. I'm currently listening through B&W 704's, but will soon be hooking this up to my B&W 801 S2's.
Thanks again! Your reviews, in my opinion, are some of the best on CZcams! Realistic and honest, no marketing BS, much appreciated!!!! Please continue to provide your wonderful content.
Thank you for continuing to provide great information Craig. Yours was one of the first channels I came across when I was setting up my new turntable (Pro-ject RPM 1.3), and the beginners guide you posted is great and easy to understand. I also enjoy the total lack of pretentiousness that I have so often encountered getting into the hobby. Keep up the great work man, and enjoy the new table!
Thank you for this review! My fiance gifted me this TT for my 30th birthday. It's been a real treat to be able to listen to my father's records I inherited as well as new records I've purchased from my favorite current artists. I'm hoping you do a review of the Fluance PA10 Phono Preamp in the future. Mine just arrived the other day and I've enjoyed it tremendously. However, there's not a lot of proper reviews on the internet and I'm just now learning about this hobby. Your advice and work is greatly appreciated.
Very thorough review, thank you. I currently own a Sony PS-LX300 turntable that I bought about a year and a half ago when I first wanted to get into the hobby. But now I really want to upgrade my turntable, and invest in a preamp and a decent cartridge. Before this video, I was eyeing the TEAC TN-400S. It's a very simple and elegant looking turntable, but it also retails for about $600 Canadian. This Fluance turntable has a very similar look to it, and after watching your review, I'm impressed at how much thought went into the design of this turntable, and how solid it seems to be, especially for that price point! I'm also really happy to hear that the sound quality is great, and that the speed rotation accuracy is just about perfect. I was honestly fully convinced that I was going to upgrade to that TEAC TN-400S, and all I needed to do was save a little more money before I could afford it, but after watching your review, you've really gotten me thinking about this turntable. I love the design, the build quality looks to be absolutely solid, the sound is great, and it's half the cost of the TEAC I wanted.
I just purchased an RT81 and I can't wait to unbox it! Thanks for this review! And I will certainly check out your unboxing and setup video!
Uploader/Vinyl TV - This is maybe the best review to know things about the 81 I have seen, absolutely amazing and we appreciate the editing. I actually lost the chance to get a 300 dollar AudioTechnics 120 with USB and Bluetooth and maybe I was lucky to look at the RT 81. Cheers, brother!
What a great video! I bought this a few years back, and I’m still in love with it!! I’ve just purchased my second pair of the hifi speakers to go with it and what a compliment it is! Thanks a bunch from the 🇺🇸
Thanks for all the work you do in homebrew and vinyl Craig. You are a bloody legend and very helpful.
Love your work... and love your music too.
Thank you
Finally remembered to come back and thank you. Purchased the RT-81, loved it, then added the ATVM540 based on this review. Very happy with both. Thanks for the recommendation.
I have seen a number of your presentations, keep on keeping on, great job although I am a few years older than you your talk is perfect this old 60's guy with over a thousand albums from the day that I am finally getting to listen to. Thanks
i was looking at this turntable recently. I haven't made my purchase yet, but now that I see you're review I want to check it again. thanks for the review!
❤❤❤ know about a year ago I was thinking of getting this turntable but I opted for something else and now really looking at your video I'm going to get the fluance rt81 and treat myself to a basic gr8 turntable. What a great video thanks!
Thanks for putting these out. I upgraded to the 81 from a AT60x. It’s a beautiful player. I’ve had to t for a month now and can’t get enough.
Your review is the final nail in the coffin of my decision about buying it or not this turntable. I always loved the look of a good vintage wooden turntables but never really acquired full satisfaction about the audio out of the 3 ones I owned. With the Flurance, I get both! Plus, canadian! :) Thanks Craig!
What a great review. I just purchased the RT81 and can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks!
Just bought this turntable a few weeks ago. I'm so glad you approve of this guy! It sounds awesome for me as well!
Received this turntable today and your review was spot on. From my 30+year old JvC Quartz to this is a revelation. Setup was a breeze. For the amount of money this costs it’s a great buy. Xmas came early for me!
brainiergt Twitch Merry Xmas
Awesome song !!
love the videos too....thanks for your help.....just purchased RT81 and can hardly wait for it to arrive...and now I know how to set it up
I bought the RT 85 on Aug. 14th 2019
I have it hooked up running through my Art Audio Vinyl One Tube phono stage and it sounds really nice.
Thanks Craig.
Good work
You have done a good service helping people with a great reasonably priced TT recommendation. You are so right about having your budget allow for cartridge upgrade. I originally thought this table had a felt mat. That rubber mat is much better. Sounds great by the way.
I have been looking for a Turntable and came across this Video>>>>Very impressed, going to purchase this one>>>!!!! Thank You for the
excellent demonstration and that you recommended this Fluance RT-81>>>!!!!
Nice song and sure sounds good when played on this Turntable>>>!!!!
Thanks for taking the time to do this review. I have had this turntable on my Amazon wishlist for some time, currently using a piece of junk, your review has my fingers itching to click add to cart. Maybe next payday :)
Great review! Just picked the RT81 at a local liquidator for $120. One dent/chip near the rear corner of plinth; easy to touch up.
Thanks again.
George
ty SIR. JUST BOUGHT ONE I opted for the Ortofon Red stylus ,, But been freaking out about my turntable upgrade ! This was the best video I've seen concerning the 81 thanks !
I was tapping in time to your song, at the end of this video, and I thought for a brief moment that I should not tap so loudly as I might make the record jump!! Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos. I appreciate your dedication. I'm going to see if this particular model is available for the Australian marketplace. :-)
Beautiful turntable. I really enjoyed your demonstration. Pretty song at the end, too!
Over the Christmas, New Years break I dug out my old Dual 1237 turntable and my lp's. I had to replace the cartridge. The needle was gone. Put an Audio-Technica AT95E and used your video for setting up the turntable. I forgot how good vinyl sounds. If I think about replacing the Dual I will definitely give the Fluance a look. Great videos. Thanks.
By the way, Now Fluance have their Turntable Cork Platter Mat. Just showed up in stock
Thanks for the great review! I was considering this turntable as an upgrade to a cheap-o I've begrudgingly been using for years. I think your video pretty much seals it for me.
I was thinking about getting this turntable and now I'm completely sold on it lol great review.
Awesome review! I can also appreciate how Moving Pictures is your litmus test!
Cheers from a fellow Canadian and Rush fan.
I'm considering purchasing a new turntable (I have an old B & O Beogram 5000) and really enjoyed your review of this table and your no nonsense__good sense review. Thanks. I was considering purchasing the ATP LP120xUSB but changed my mind after seeing your review. Thanks, again.
Thank you for this video. I had a cheap $99 record player. I recently moved and even though I brought my records with me I left that behind to force me to buy a better one. I will be getting this and I cannot wait. Great review!
Hello Craig, this is such a sincere & informative review, and filled with useful advice. Thank you so much!
So glad you touched on the speed accuracy. I had read some reviews that said this table wasn't keeping speed throughout the whole album's worth of play time. I think this is the table I've settled on!
This video got me so hyped to buy this turntable! Can't wait to save up for it!
I picked this turntable up for my wife a year and half ago so we could listen to the albums she inherited when her Mum passed. We hooked it up to our existing Sonos system via the Play 5 speaker and have been very happy with it.
This is exactly the comment I was looking for. Just bought my play 5 and was looking at what tt I should get. Is your 81 still holding up well?
Thanks for your comprehensive review. I just ordered the 81 from Amazon. I'm excited to get it. And BTW, kudos on your taste in music. ( Rush). Cheers.
I like the information that you give on turntables. I was looking for a good low priced turntable. I just ordered a Fluance RT81, should get it in a few days. I do have a higher end turntable but was looking for a second one for a vintage system I put together.I have had one of the other turntables that you talked about but did not care to much for it so I sold it and ordered the RT81.Thanks for the info on the RT 81.
You've convinced me. I want one of this! My Audio Technica LP60USB was good as a starter. Now that I'm getting really serious as vinyl fan and collector, I think it's the right turntable for me. Love your videos, man!
Did you end up purchasing this unit? I am right where you were 7 months ago and I am ready to upgrade in the next couple of weeks!!
Thank you for the review! I'm planning to buy a new turntable, now this one is a potential choice for me. I like its sound, it has bright highs and strong lows.
Wow!!Thank you my brother, this is an awesome turntable!! ...After weeks of search and research I've finally made my decision.
You held up a Rush album, now I have to buy this turntable! I was about to buy that moving pictures album to listen to on my cheap turntable.
Great review! I'm sold. I'm ordering this turntable today. Seems like a huge upgrade compared to my Audio Technica LP-60.
Thank you for the fantastic review. I’ve also been looking at this turntable. I believe I’m going to be picking one of these up as well. I also have the lp120 and i agree it’s a great turntable. I really love the classic look of the Fluance
You've just sold me on this one, thanks for the great review.
I salute you, Sir! Great review! I have owned the Fluance RT-81 for 3-1/2 years and I love it. But you taught me so much! Not to mention - the phone app that measures the rotation speed! Thank you! Consider me a subscriber!
Great video, very informative.I was going to upgrade my TT buying an AT LP 120 but definitely my new TT will be a Fluance .Thanks again from a new subscriber.
Hey man thanks. Seen a couple of your vids. This one was a big help and I like that your not just like all other vinyl channels
Great song Craig, very 80's ( I love the ballads most). Lovely turntable, it sounds amazing! Thanks for the listen. I bought the AT LP 120 USB after having discovered your channel and I am very happy with it. I will be replacing the AT 95E with an Ortofon 2m blue as soon as my new head shell arrives. Don't let my model building channel name fool you, I have always been a huge fan of vinyl records. In fact my "other" turntable is a Music Hall MM 5.1 (It's belt drive), with a Gold Ring 1022Gx Cartridge. I wanted to have a direct drive player also and the Audio Technica seemed to be just the thing. Thanks for all you do on the "Tube". I'll look forward to more videos.... Peace!
Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough review. I will be giving this turntable serious consideration when I start my search to purchase in a few months. -Bill
I already have the audio-technica turntable lp120 but looking for a 2nd turntable. Your video on the RT-81 was helpful. Thank you.
Hi Craig..I enjoy all of your videos I've watched so far...and this is another great presentation. Moving Pictures is always my go to test record...Love Rush!
I must add that I loved the review. Invaluable information. Thank you.
I am so impressed with this turntable. Especially the speed being dead on out of the box. I probably tested six turntables all the way up to a project all of them had to have the speed adjusted
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this little belt-driven deck after owning a pair of direct drive Technics SL-1210 Mk2's but I must admit after trying it out for a month and thought about parting with it after that...I've fallen in love with it and made the decision to keep it for the spare bedroom. It's a lovely solid turntable and plays everything without skipping. Set up was easy and straightforward. The sound quality is amazing even though I've changed to a felt mat and changed the cartridge over to a hi-fi grade Concorde, it plays really well. I haven't got the heart to sell it or part with it, mine forever.
I thank thee for all, my ole friend~Craig. I enjoy all you say & do. God Bless thee & your's, coming to you from Mi. just N of Flint.. As we say here in the U.S., Screw thee Digital we want Analog...
Even though this video is from a few years ago, it’s definitely pushing me over the edge in purchasing the rt81 over the at-lp120x. I’ve just been trying to weigh out the differences and pros & cons. I listen to my records in a small bedroom with (currently) an at-lp60 and a pair of Logitech powered speakers. Which is fine for what it is. I’ve had this setup for almost 4 years and I feel it’s time for an upgrade. So, with the budget I have, the research began. Again, this review has definitely helped. Thank you for your help!
i would get rt81 over lp120 because of the price alone
I could not be more happy with my Fluance.
I Just bought some old Sansui speakers too and man this setup sounds amazing
Cool happy you enjoy it.
I picked one up in their pre sale have enjoyed it ever since.
Craig, nice review and glad there is no hum or motor noise.
AC motor... Ewwww.
Great review, thank you sir! I found one locally for a great price. Your video helped me make my decision!
Just got this turntable for Christmas. I have it paired with a Denon DRA-600h 2-channel stereo running Klipsch Rp-600m and a 10 inch sub .
I think it sounds great , the turntable really complements the Klipsch horn tweeters very well . Great set up without totally draining my bank account.
Craig, I bought this back in February and am soooooooo happy I did. I was on the fence but did some research on the company and jumped in. I have it attached to a pair of powered speakers and the sound is great. I may in the future change the cart to the one you recommended. Thanks for your insight.
Apparently, that cart is out of production. I'm looking at the AT-Vm540ml as a future replacement. I think the stylus will fit both, but as of yet, I can't find the stylus for the 540.
Twiddling my thumbs waiting for Fluance to restock, thanks for the video.
Same here. Luckily for me, it will be back in stock right around my birthday, so I know what I'll be gifting myself.
I ordered AT lp120 yesterday, then I came across your review for the Fluance rt-81 turntable and immediately canceled my order. thank you for saving my money
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the video work. I agree. At the $250 USD price point with an AT95E included, this is the turntable to beat. At the $400 price point I might offer different recommendations but for those who want a new table and $250 is the budget, this is a great value.
Very nice review and lovely sound, just getting back into vinyl, thanks also for the tips.
Brilliant Review. I’ve just ordered this turntable to replace my Eagle, which I’ve had from the seventies.
At $250 - $275 seems to be a very good bargain. Looks good, sounds good. Hadn't heard of this 'table before. Thanks for the review and the great music at the end. Cheers!
I just bought this from Amazon. It'll arrive the Friday, Sept. 17th 2021. From your song playing, it sounds fantastic! My friend and I will be assembling it together. I also bought a pair of Edifer R1280T speakers. Now I will be able to enjoy my Buffy Sainte-Marie LP's better than with the Crosley.
You said RUSH and you sold a Fluance! You are amazing!
Totally agree with your review! Made a similar, much more amateur, review of the rt81 as well. I was replacing my at lp120 and found the rt81 superior for the same reasons you described. Even recommended a cartridge upgrade to improve sound performance. I love this turntable thus far!
i am soo glad that I've found this channel thanks man😍
I've been looking at upgrading my turntable from my AT-LP60 for the past few months as my current player seems to dislike certain records i purchase and skips uncontrollably on them whilst playing perfectly on others turntables. I have been looking into purchasing the Fluance RT81 for a while, and this video has convinced me to make that purchase. Thanks so much for the review - it was a great help!
Just got my RT81 hooked up today. Sounds real nice.
I just purchased a new Fluance RT 81 Turn Table, I hope I made the right choice as compared to the Audio Tecnica, LP 120, I'll find out when it's delivered>>>What an excellent tutorial for Set Up >>>Thank You Very Much>>>!!!!
Great review Craig! This is not an ideal turntable for a studio setup, but I love the build and sound quality of this model. You cannot hear any motor noise, unlike my AT120-USB. Here in the UK we always recommend Rega, but this is one model I shall be recommending in future. Thanks!
you've sold me on this! awesome review
❤😂🎉 Craig I just have to tell you period. I just received my rt81 and it is everything you said it is in the video and more accuracy spot-on tonearm wise speed-wise and I love it! Having owned Computing turntables this one is clearly a winner! I too also have a professional direct-drive turntable was Astro and the Fluance is even better than that
Thank you so much for this review. Will be buying one soon.
Awesome review,will be ordering mine shortly from your neighbour up north 🇨🇦
Nice review....congrats on the purchase. Cheers, Andy
Very classy looking and sounding table. Might have to take one of those carts for a spin too. Cheers.
Great review will check it out! Canadian made an added bonus! Cheers from B.C.!
This gave me some good, Bob Ross vibes 👍 Patience, friendliness, and great valuable information delivered.
Hey Craig! nice review and I do agree it is neat piece of gear having used it more than a year. Mine is almost perfect as the platter not completely flat but sounds still good
Thank you for the review. Just bought one.😊
I know this video is a bit old, but I've been really debating between upgrading from my Techincs SLBD-26 that I've been using for years to either an ATLP-120 or a Fluance RT-81. I've been thinking about going with the RT-81 because I'd like to stick with belt driven, but this video has helped me make my decision finally. Thanks!
I had an original Rush Moving Pictures that I bought when I was a kid back in 1981. I thought the album sounded amazing way back then. I can imagine how great it sounds with the brass master!
Since my first review below, I've been playing some of the heaviest dance tracks with the RT81 and it really has impressed me with the way it handles Deep House, Hard House and Trance as well as Industrial Techno. It's not a DJ turntable.... that we know, but it is a solid and very well made deck even though it is belt driven and not direct drive. It tracks well and doesn't jump or skip. Some of the heavy rhythms and basslines have caused the Audio Technica to skip but not on the Fluance. It's a beautiful turntable and a lot of people will benefit from this and it's budget pricetag.
Great review. You're obviously passionate about your hobby and, having purchased this turntable from your own scratch, I can rely on your opinions being honest. My wife has bought me one of these for Christmas. Oops! I mean, Santa is bringing me one of these next week. Phew! I think I might have just gotten away with that. Anyway, like yourself, I have been in the vinyl game a long time. The first record I bought was A Night At The Opera by Queen, in 1975, at the tender age of 11. I didn't get my first hi-fi system until 1982, a Sansui system with Rotel 3-way speakers. It sounded brilliant, especially with that "loudness" button in. I had that system for around 10 years before, to my disgrace, switching to cd. It was only following the death of one of my greatest musical "Heroes" in 2016, that I made the move back again. By that time the belt on my deck had withered and rather than try to find a replacement, I bought a used Sony PS-LX350H with an Ortofon combi cartridge/stylus. I have been very happy with it but it just looks like every other Technics SL-1200/10 clone out there. So I jumped at the chance of a new deck. I did a lot of research before settling on the RT81 and your review has filled me with excitement for listening to vinyl recordings again. So keep those reviews coming. And Merry Christmas!
Awesome review! It's sounding fantastic with this stylus! I have mine RT-81 for almost a year now, and it's just an amazing turntable, specially for the price you pay! I'm using the Ortofon 2M Red on mine, FYI.
I would love to try that cart. Have had my eye on it for a year now. I need more headshells ;)
I like it, but I guess yours is sounding better! :-)
It's an incredible turntable. Beautiful to look at and it plays like a more expensive table