How to Set Up the Fluance RT80 & RT81 Turntable - Properly Balance the Tonearm

Instructional video showing the set-up process for the Fluance RT80 & RT81 Turntable.

This brief overview provides a breakdown of how to assemble the Turntable with the various components that require installation or calibration. A key part of this video highlights installing the platter, properly balancing the tone arm and setting the Anti-skating dial.

[independentmind]

A quick note on reseting tracking. If starting over make sure to set the ANTI SKATING dial to ZERO before starting and follow the instructions from the beginning after this. I moved my TT and had to redo the steps.

[junkfoodsunrise]

This is without question the best turntable I have ever owned. I was blown away by the quality of all the components. You absolutely cannot beat the price. I was very close to buying the entry level Audio Technica turntable, but quickly changed my mind when I actually saw one in a store. It looked like a cheap piece of plastic. The Fluance turntable is a stylish design with high quality features. Highly recommended.

[ricobonifacio]

I am getting one in the mail this week, (RT-81) This is the first time I had a turntable with Anti-skate, weighted arm, etc. This video helped me understand how to set it up simply and effectively so thanks for uploading it to YouTube!

[nothingsintheflowerz]

Just got this as a present for my partner, i was blown away when i saw it in person! It is beautiful

[Caifo]

Absolutely lovely turntable. I’m very happy with mine.

[opiekrumpus]

A very handsome looking turntable. Have been using for a couple of years now and allways have awsome sound.

[howbethdoesit]

Easiest set up ever. Genius. And THE SOUND!

[syintific]

I purchased the RT81 it's an amazing turntable. It's connected to a Pioneer Elite, Schiit Mani phono stage an upgraded cartridge (Golding Electra), Bowers and Wilkins 685 S2 bookshelf speakers and a Polk sub to power the bass. My advice pickup the RT81 for the price value and performance you can't go wrong.

[theblackprince]

Mine just came in the mail cant wait to get it set up.

[signcrash]

Thanks, I've been waiting for this. My RT81 is scheduled to arrive today.

This is just in time!

[jamessedgewick]

Just bought this unit. Good presentation. Thanks for posting.

[andyg]

Just purchased one of these
After reading tons of reviews on this and other comparable makes and prices
But this is the one i decided on
As it had generally the best reviews
Cant wait
👍

[thevinyltruffle]

This thing HITS! I fucking LOOOOVE it!

[zerokarma]

Thanks, this helped me rebalance the arm properly

[bradavon]

After balancing the tonearm, when moving the counter weight to 2 it's imperative you move it counter clockwise (to the left). Like it says in the instructions. I was moving it clockwise as it was the quickest way to 2. Each time the weight would end being too heavy. You may need to move the counterweight nearly a full cycle to get to 2.

[Blacksheepcomics]

can you change the platter with a different one? like glass or acrylic? and also the stylist can be changed? i have a grado black needle new?

[DarkWolff.]

Can you still use a preamp even if your avr reciever has the outputs for phono?

[ironmaiden]

I would recommend the Fluance RT-81 as a starter turntable except for the tone arm. It is very cheaply made. We had ours for close to 2 years and the lock caused a mark on the tone arm because of poor quality plastic they used. Even if you move up to the RT-85 you get the same tone arm! I upgraded to a T Technic SL-1500C-K

[costabravaguy]

Can you use a hi-fi grade Ortofon Concorde cartridge with this turntable?

[sastellar]

Ok this is a stupid question, I'm new to turntables etc so I'm sorry if this is such a dumb question but, with the RT81, can you not use the cue lever to use it manually? Thanks!