Very happy owner, getting into playing vinyl. I've got some older albums (the 2 speeds don't allow play of some of those) But either old albums or new reissues- this player has been singing. Good customer support, price point and performance will have me keeping tabs on some future upgrades as well.

The RT81 Is very well made and attractive turntable. I was upgrading from a used Sony that I picked up about 8 years ago. There is no comparison to sound a build quality, the T81 blows the Sony away. I also noticed that Fluance offers a two year warranty vs the other brands that only offer a one year warranty. The built in pre-amp and auto stop where a couple of features that where a bonus on this particular model. i like the fact I can upgrade the stylus and cartridge when I get ready to move up and not buy another turntable.

I grew up with a nice quality turntable in my house that I loved listening to. I did a lot of homework to find a high quality turntable without spending a fortune. My research kept leading back to Fluance. I ordered the RT81 with a pair of SX6 speakers. I love it. It's a nice heavy turntable that doesn't absorb external vibrations. The black looks modern with a simple nostalgic look to it and it sounds awsome. I never heard of Fluance until recently but they make great stuff for what you pay.

I tried a Fluance turntable after reading dozens of reviews with mostly favorable opinions, but immediately the issues started.
My biggest complaint is mine doesn't work properly. It turns itself off after playing only 3/4 of the LP, no matter what LP I use.
I called tech support to report the problem, gave them the serial number and received a case number and was told they would reach back out to me and that it was under warranty.
I waited, waited and waited but no call. So I called them and was told they had a large list to work through (is that a sign) and was asked what my case number was. After being placed on hold I was asked if I could email a video of the issue, which I did. After a couple of days I email back asking if the video was received- but no reply. I emailed several more times just asking if my information was received and still no reply. So "I the customer" called them again and I reached the same support person. He again apologized for the no response and he looked up my email and confirmed it was received. He stated I would be moved to priority status and that I will be contacted- well that still hasn't happened.
So today I called THEM again and the same tech person answered. He again confirmed that after watching the video I supplied they had no reason to give for the product malfunction and that a return authorization would be issued, but now I would have to provide full original purchase details, a copy of the original receipt and order number. OK I don't mind following company return policies but to me, in my humble opinion as a customer, I have already done all the work and I did not see that requirement as part of there customer support- not saying it isn't there, I just couldn't find it.
Lesson learned, maybe. I am still trying to decide if i should just move on and purchase another trusted brand or not.

I research relentlessly before committing to a purchase like this. While I was pretty confident that I was making the right decision, I was absolutely thrilled with the quality of this very affordable instrument. It’s very well constructed with a classic inspiration that doesn’t offend contemporary sensibility. The quality of the internal preamp is excellent, and the ability to bypass if you desire an upgrade is wonderful. There’s a lot of room for expansion, which only optimizes an already tremendous value. RPM after burn-in was spot on and the cartridge was perfectly aligned out of the box. The silly plastic 45 adapter with no home is a little odd, but in no way detracts from this excellent product.

The Fluance RT81 is an awesome product with a great sound. I would 100% recommend purchasing this item.

Amazing for the price. It looks beautiful. Solid plinth provides excellent bass and mids, solid stylus. I have zero complaints with this record player. It is perfect for someone looking to go above an introductory player but has budget considerations. It was an excellent investment and I would gladly do business with Fluance again.

Our RT81 arrived in a damaged box from shipping and showed cracks in the turntable body as well as cover when we opened it. While we recognize this is no fault of Fluance, we filed a claim immediately and took pictures of the damage for a replacement. After two weeks of calls, emails, and a lack of responses from their customer service we are leaving a review in order to get their attention. All we need is a return shipping label from them and despite multiple emails and voice messages we have not heard back. I’m sure the product will sound great when we can use it but unfortunately the customer service has proved lacking.

Sounds great and easy to use. I had some issues with wow/flutter but I rebalanced the tonearm and that seems to have fixed it.

33 and 45 play at same speed. Customer service is terrible.

As a relative newbie to vinyl/turntables/sound equipment, but a lifelong music lover and musician, I wanted to replace an old AT-LP50 with something with a little more quality. I could tell immediately from how the RT81 was shipped that it would be well worth the price tag. Out of the box, the fit and finish is beautiful and the plinth is solid and looks great. As a rookie, i was a bit concerned with setting up a new TT. It took less than 10 mins and was super easy. Upon first listen, the first thing i noticed was the volume difference. The player attains insane levels of volume while remaining crisp and un-muddled. I then began to pay attention to the highs, mids, lows of the records i put on. I was extremely impressed with the detail heard in every instrument and how well the stylus tracked the record compared to my cheapie I was used to. All in all, for what I was trying to accomplish, this when well beyond my expectations and the quality at the price point. I am a Fluance man for life.

I am pleased to the point of tears! Listening to my old LPs (heavy on the 60s and 70s) I am amazed at what a quality turntable and matching speakers can do. The artists I heard on my low dollar phono and computer speakers are still recognizable. But what else I hear! Its's as if I was only listening to half the rerecording. Bravo Fluance!

This thing sounds as good as it looks. It is extremely easy to set up and use. I’m really new to vinyl but have had an extremely positive experience so far!

Great sound, easy set up. Remarkably different than

After receiving a Crosely as a Christmas present that broke down after (not kidding) 5 uses years ago, I figured vinyl just wasn't for me. However, after recently doing quite a bit of research I found out that the best affordable (and aesthetically pleasing) record player for me would be the Fluance RT-81. I was very impressed with the level of quality the product had for the price point and It sounds as amazing as it looks. I would highly recommend this player above all other entry level players for anyone starting out like me.