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Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB vs Fluance RT81
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Fluance RT81 is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB | Fluance RT81 | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399 (Current US retail price, Sweetwater and other authorized dealers, June 2026 (street as low as ~$365).) | $299.99 (MSRP on fluance.com, June 2026.) |
| Brand | Audio-Technica | Fluance |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 |
| drive type | direct | belt |
| speeds | 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| cartridge included | Audio-Technica AT-VM95E | Audio-Technica AT95E |
| built in preamp | true | true |
| bluetooth | false | false |
| usb output | true | false |
| weight lb | 17.6 | 14.1 |
| release | 2019 | 2016 |
Sources — Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB: audio-technica.com (verified 2026-06-15). Fluance RT81: fluance.com (verified 2026-06-15).