The Vinyl Geek reviews Fluance’s RT85 belt driven turntable. This manual record player features an acrylic platter, a solid wood plinth, the Ortofon 2M blue stylus and a pure analogue signal path. At $499, is it that much better than the RT81, watch and find out!
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Price: $549.98
Fluance RT85 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Record Player with Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge, Acrylic Platter, Speed Control Motor, Solid Wood Plinth, Vibration Isolation Feet - Piano Black
PURE ANALOG PERFORMANCE - The definitive vinyl record listening experience for beautifully warm and natural music, transporting you into the center of the performance SPECTACULAR MUSICAL ACCURACY - Immerse yourself in the detailed high resolution sou... (as of November 28, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $299.98
Fluance RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Record Player with Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp, Adjustable Counterweight, Solid Wood Plinth - Piano Black
PURE ANALOG LISTENING EXPERIENCE - Premium components allow this high fidelity belt driven turntable to recreate the performance the way the artist intended HIGH PERFORMANCE CARTRIDGE - The Audio Technica AT95E featuring a diamond elliptical tipped s... (as of November 28, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $199.99
Fluance RT80 Classic High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Record Player with Audio Technica AT91 Cartridge, Belt Drive, Built-in Preamp, Adjustable Counterweight, Solid Wood Plinth - Piano Black
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Price: $199.99
Fluance Signature HiFi 2-Way Bookshelf Surround Sound Speakers for Home Theater and Music Systems (HFS)
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Wow…that turntable is just beautiful. And the price is very reasonable for what you get. Great review!
I think for money and the fact its a us product the upturn custom plus is better for beginner middleweight
“They sent me this product for free but my opinions are my own.” A sparkling & glorifying review with a five star rating & no negatives (no onboard preamp is not a negative). I’m sure its a very nice piece of hifi equipment but just admit that you were sponsored by Fluance & were paid to review it. If it quacks like a duck….
Like how you have such diverse content despite really only being about one thing
Lol bro do you even lift??
This channel is so, classy
The wall?
You probably already did this but Did you align the stylus? You can print out aligners for free online. My turntable sounded a lot better I think when I did that. Great video btw.
how does this channel not have a million subscribers???
1:17 same response from every vinyl channel that receives this turntable to review it… lol
has anyone purchased it ? Let me know what you think, also include the speaker and stereo amp set up.
You look like the guy who says “big mcthankeys from mcspankeys!”
You deserve more views
Fluance tables are all gorgeous and sound great. Unfortunately, the company has been unable to keep up with the demand for the RT 84 and RT 85. I have two RT 81’s and hope to upgrade to the RT 84 when it becomes available.
What’s your opinion on the floating turntable?
I’d still probably put a slip mat on….
It looks amazing! Whenever I upgrade from the RT81 there is a good chance this or the RT84 will top the list.
Those gloves though
That’s attention to detail
Great review.
I’m in the market for a new turntable in this price range and am looking at this RT85 and the Rega Planar 1. Would be great to hear anyone’s opinion.
Bad thing cant buy one on Amazon or EBAY
I like that this model has no built in pre amp. I have a PYLE pre amp , it is super small and was 12 dollars.
I genuinely love this channel.
Back in the 60’s my older brother had a Bogen TT, I forget the model #, It tracked at 1.25 grams, a Shure Cartridge, What I do remember was the platter weighed 7.5 lbs. Completely manual, not even a cue control.
How much of an upgrade is this turntable from the LP-120 which is what I have right now.
Well, that clinches it. I’m buying one.
Hey there
I would love a table like this but I refuse to buy a belt driven table. Idk maybe I have had bad luck but out of the three belt driven tables I have owned in the 300-600 price range. They have all had problems with the belt. Then I got my Technics turntable from a garage sale, cleaned it up and it had served me well for the last 4 years but it died the other day 🙁 So that’s what I’m looking for a new table
The prestigious 5 pompadours! What a gorgeous turntable!
“Not a sponsored video but they did send me this $500 turntable for free but my opinions are my own” , proceeds to gush about it the moment the knife touched the sealing tape.
You know when you’ve been bought.
New Gleemo for those pearly white smiles and now comes in minty mint minty mint flavour
Another great video review cheers from Brisbane Australia
I’m currently weighing up the RT 80 Vs the Audio Technica LP 120 Vs Project Primary E, with pre amp.
Are there any bit differences between the RT 80, and 81 I should be aware of.
It takes about 50 hours to break in that 2m Blue. I upgraded my Debut Carbon’s 2m Red to a Blue, it was really rough for the first 5 records. About every 10 after that the Blue hit another stage of bliss.
How many hours do you have on the Blue?
I’m an industrial automation technician and that motor has what’s called a tachometer, which is a very accurate way of controlling and measuring rpm’s. It, along with the drive board, basically keeps everything rotating precisely and has built-in error checking so it never wavers. Also, the next time you put on white gloves you better stand up and moon walk across the room! haha
He looks like a chauffeur with those gloves.
I gotta get me one!!! Thanks!!!
Ayy
Those white gloves are for jazz hands