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Review on Fluance RT80 Vinyl Turntable Record Player | High Fidelity, Audio Technica AT91 Cartridge, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp, Adjustable Counterweight | Solid Wood Plinth - Piano Black by Vinay Kolluri

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Lots of things to like but a few annoyances

I use this TT solely for playing records in my office. This is definitely a pretty good looking piano black device. Basically, for what I'm using the TT for, it's great. Sounds very good, tracks well, very easy to set up and use. After taking everything out of the box, I probably started playing records after about 15 minutes. In hindsight, however, I probably should have paid the extra $50 for the RT81 for a number of reasons. 1) The RT80's feet are quite wobbly and have very little vibration dampening. 2) I didn't buy both to do A/B but I suspect the upgraded headshell alone would be worth it. 3) I've never used a rubber mat, but the felt mat on the RT80 holds static and definitely attracts dust. Still, it's a good player and, with the possible exception of the feet, could be upgraded later to address those shortcomings. Questions.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Could have chosen a newer model

Comments (9)

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January 27, 2023
Sound: The heart and soul of Fluance
January 20, 2023
A-Z Record test Passed with flying colors!!!
January 09, 2023
Good entry level turntable, but get the RT81 instead.
December 10, 2022
Very nice turntable
December 07, 2022
Lots of Things to Like, but a few Annoyances
December 06, 2022
A Real Counter-Weighted Turntable for the Masses
November 24, 2022
cueing mechanism is flawed.
November 17, 2022
Sleek, sexy and works with my Samsung sound bar
October 19, 2022
High rates of lemons from this factory