[Amazon.ca] Fluance RT81 Elite Turntable $283

I have read several reviews on this and most conclude that this is the best starter vinyl turntable on the market. You basically have to pay twice this price to get better performance. I have kicked the tires on this one before and am familiar (and impressed) with it but am holding out for the moment - I have other projects that are higher priorities right now. The plinth is extremely nicely finished, nicely weighted aluminum tonearm, pretty decent AT95E dual moving magnet cartridge, etc. Again, there are better turntables out there but this is probably the best you can get for under $300.



RT81 SPECIFICATIONS

Cabinet Specifications
Cabinet Material: MDF
Finish: High Gloss Walnut
Dust Cover: Yes - Tinted

Turntable Specifications
Drive System: Belt Drive
Motor: DC Motor
Speed: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Wow and Flutter: 0.2%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Weighted): 67dB or higher (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Unweighted): 60dB or higher (unweighted, 20kHz LPF)
Platter: Aluminum
Diameter of Platter: 12", 30cm
Auto-Stop: Yes
Turntable Mat: Rubber

Tonearm Specifications
Tonearm Type: Static Balanced, S-Type
Supported Cartridge Weight: 3.5 to 6.5g
Anti-skating Adjustment: Yes
Pivot Bearing: Yes
Tonearm Material: Aluminum
Effective Tonearm Mass: 28.2 Grams
Overhang: 19.2mm
Effective Tonearm Length: 224mm
Headshell Mount: H-4 Bayonet Mount
Tonearm Height: 17mm
Tonearm Wire: 4 x 33 AWG Litz Cable