Fluance RT81 Elite

RT81 Elite

Released Aug 1, 2018 · Analysis updated Feb 23, 2026

Fluance RT81 Elite turntable with easy setup, good sound quality, built-in phono stage, and classic understated design. The Fluance RT81 Elite scores 83/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the turntables category. Coverage includes reviews from TechRadar, Tom's Guide, and What Hi-Fi?.

Critic Score

83

based on 3 expert reviews

TechRadarTom's GuideWhat Hi-Fi?

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 7 points of each other.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

Easy setup(2)
Good sound quality(2)
Built-in phono stage(2)

Cons

No cons extracted yet

3 Publication Reviews

85

Major publication02/2024

Major publicationFeb 22, 2024

AI summary of this review

The Fluance RT81 is the best starter turntable you can buy, offering a mix of features, design, and price that makes it perfect for vinyl newbies.

Score estimated from the review text

85

Major publication04/2024

Major publicationApr 24, 2024

AI summary of this review

This versatile turntable is a solid introduction for all kinds of record buyers and brings out the magic sound of vinyl.

Score estimated from the review text

78

Established publication08/2018

Established publicationAug 7, 2018

AI summary of this review

A new brand means no expectations - but the RT81 makes us immediately affectionate towards Fluance.

Score estimated from the review text

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