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Fluance
Fluance RT81
Best valueThe value standout: real wood plinth, built-in preamp, and an Audio-Technica AT95E cart - plug into anything.
The audiophile step-up: carbon tonearm, upgraded feet, and a Sumiko Rainier cart that rewards better gear.
| Drive | Belt |
| Preamp | None (needs phono) |
| Cartridge | Sumiko Rainier |
| Speeds | 33/45/78 |
The value standout: real wood plinth, built-in preamp, and an Audio-Technica AT95E cart - plug into anything.
A direct-drive workhorse with pitch control and USB ripping - the SL-1200 spirit at a fraction of the cost.
The purist's first 'real' turntable - no gimmicks, factory-fitted cart, and a tonearm that outclasses the price.