How to Connect a Fluance RT81 Turntable to an A/V Receiver or Stereo Amplifier
Before we move into connecting your turntable, confirm if you need a pre-amp. The RT80 and RT81 models include an internal pre-amp if needed.
If your Receiver has a Phono Input
- Connect the Red and White RCA cables to the left and right audio inputs on the receiver.
- Connect the RCA cables to the audio outputs on the back of the turntable.
- Ensure each color is connected to the same channel on the turntable and the receiver.
- The Preamp switch should be in the PHONO Position.
- If the receiver has a grounding terminal, you can connect the ground cable between the receiver and turntable using their respective ground terminals.
- Connect the RCA cables to an available input on the receiver, TV, or CD for example.
- Set the preamp switch to the LINE position.
- If the receiver has a grounding terminal, you can connect the ground cable between the receiver and turntable using their respective ground terminals.
- Connect the RCA cables from the turntable to the preamp.
- Set the preamp switch to PHONO.
- Connect the ground cable to the grounding terminal on the preamp and on the turntable.
- Connect the preamp to the receiver.