High quality features, build quality, ease of set up and usage, HiEnd features punching above its class, Excellent isolation feet, Incredible value including the highly regarded M2 Blue Cartridge by Ortofon, Very Good Ortofon M2 Blue cartridge included, m
Some plastic parts that might get damaged with heavy usage, Motor dust cover presented some issues of install, Small. 01 to. 03 fluctuations of variations on speed on the motor from standard 33.3, No platter mat included (options available for purchase)
As mentioned, this turntable outperforms contemporary turntables at its price point in features, but it also starts the beginning of a good journey into the audiophile world and respectfully “the audio enthusiast” looking for a starting point to an array...
Fluance has done a fine job with the RT85 Reference. I was impressed. It ran quietly, motor noise never contaminated its exceptionally good sound, and it played most LPs, no questions asked. It has a couple of shortcomings, one minor (the bounce of the to...
Great Looks, Full rich sound, Supplied cartridge, Detachable Power and RCA Connectors
Soft Closing Dust Cover, Less loose tonearm, Quicker belt speed regulation
At an MSRP of $499.99, FLUANCE'S RT85 presents an interesting proposition. It's a beautifully constructed and good-looking turntable. It compares well to other Hi-Fi turntables from competitors like Rega and Pro-Ject and delivers top-tier performance at a...
Great Looks, Full rich sound, Supplied cartridge, Detachable Power and RCA Connectors
Soft Closing Dust Cover, Less loose tonearm, Quicker belt speed regulation
At an MSRP of $499.99, FLUANCE'S RT85 presents an interesting proposition. It's a beautifully constructed and good-looking turntable. It compares well to other Hi-Fi turntables from competitors like Rega and Pro-Ject and delivers top-tier performance at a...
Abstract: In 2016, I reviewed a game-changing turntable from Fluance, the RT81 The Canadian speaker maker had decided to take the plunge into designing turntables and the RT81 was its flagship model—and a serious bargain With the success of the RT80 a turntable we...
Warm, unified and rhythmically impeccable sound, Very acceptable build and finish,
Not all that vigorous or attacking a listen,
The Fluance RT85 is a capable turntable, displaying some areas of genuine expertise. While it isn't the most vigorous of vinyl listens, its laid-back and warm approach will suit many down to the groundProsWarm, unified and rhythmically impeccable soundVer...
