Fluance RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Record Player with Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp, Adjustable Counterweight, High Mass MDF Wood Plinth - Walnut

I like this guy! Works well, sounds great! More of a mid range option than a starter table. The pre amp is fine if its all you have. My receiver had a better one so I use that (it has a bypass). But if you are just starting and you dont have one, youre fine. I bought some extra needles so Im good for like the next decade of tunes. The only thing that isnt automatic on it is the arm doesnt go back home when a record ends. But it stops spinning. It stops turning if you pick up the arm, which is nice. It had a 33 and 45 option. It comes disassembled but its easy to set up. I recommend watching a video on balancing the arm (not too tricky). The needle itself was properly positioned from the get go. If you want an economical turntable with a good sound, this one works!

Great player. Instructions for set up are easy and concise…pix and instructions are simple to follow. Bought it just to play the new 50th anniversary of DSOTM.

After 3 frustrating weeks...a bad stylus...a replacement stylus...calibrations...I finally figured out the problem...had to replace the RCA cords...all good now...great sound...so glad it all worked out...

This table sounds as great as it looks. I was initially a bit apprehensive about the set up (balancing the tonearm) but the instructions were clear, and the set up was generally painless.

Zero complaints

Ive been enjoying this turntable completely. Its beautiful to look at, and the sound quality is out of this world. I put a Hudson acrylic turntable mat on it, and my lps, most of which are over fifty years old, sound as good as they did on the day I bought them.

If you are spending the extra money for a quality record player, spend a little extra for good set of speakers as well. Totally worth the investment. Set up easy, be sure to read instructions about calibrating the tone arm for beginners, to avoid scratching/damaging your records. Proper set up leads to smooth sailing for your listening experience.

Look, you know if youre a beginner turntable person, i.e., one who says turntable and not *shudder* record player. This Fluance is one of your two best choices, and I have them both, the other being the Audio Tech At 120.

This turntable is very twitchy and high maintenance. I am no stranger to stereo set up. I have been using mid to high end systems for years. Could not get tonearm balanced, even with use of protractor. Even after setting weight to the recommended grams it would have trouble making a good connection to the record. There was also too much play in the arm. It would float and bounce as it was held over the record. Line level buzz was loud. The turntable I had before, A B&O Beogram 1600 had no buzz. It isnt the speakers ( Polk Audio). Nor is it too close to the speakers receiving feedback. Fluance also recommends a 24 hour burn in. I never was a proponent of this. I believe you burn in as you play. Had it for two days and returned it. Very disappointed to say the least. Would not recommend. I had high expectations for this turntable.

Perfect turntable looks great plays great. I highly recommend