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Fluance RT85 Turntable with Ortofon Cartridge, Acrylic Platter, Speed Control, and Vibration Isolation - High Fidelity Vinyl Record Player
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Brand | Fluance |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Special Feature | RT85T Turntable, Dust Cover + Hinges, Bubble Level, Headshell with Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge, Counterweight, Acrylic Platter with Belt, 100-240V (50/60Hz) AC Power Adapter, 3ft RCA Cable, 2x 3ft Ground Wire, 45 Adaptor, Motor Pulley Cap, Cotton Gloves, User Manual, Lifetime Customer Support, 2 Year Manufacturer's Direct Warranty See more |
Material | Aluminum |
Item Weight | 16.8 Pounds |
Style | Modern |
Color | Piano Black |
Compatible Devices | Speaker |
Motor Type | AC Motor |
Power Consumption | 300 Watts |
About this item
- 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 sound of the Ortofon 2M Blue elliptical cartridge delivering improved linearity, higher channel separation and reduced distortion
- HIGH DENSITY ACRYLIC PLATTER - The greater mass of the acrylic platter damps unwanted vibrations resulting in a more 3-dimensional sound with tighter bass, a fuller midrange, and overall improved clarity
- SPEED CONTROL FOR PRECISION PLAYBACK - The isolated motor prevents unwanted vibrations and noise while the speed control mechanism ensures consistent platter velocity (0.07% Wow/Flutter)
- High Mass MDF Wood Plinth - Revel in the gorgeously crafted cabinet with real wood finish and a highly precise metal platter with adjustable resonance damping feet, ensuring superior isolation from unwanted micro-vibrations (Note: phono preamp not included)
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Sound quality | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
For beginners | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Giftable | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.7 | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | Fluance Audio | Fluance Audio | Fluance Audio | Fluance Audio | Amazon.com | Audio Advisor, Inc. |
power source | AC | AC | AC | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | — | — | Wired | — |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | — |
material | Aluminum | Engineered Wood | Plastic, Wood, Engineered Wood | Plastic, Wood, Engineered Wood | Metal, Aluminum | Plastic, Engineered Wood |
weight | 16.76 pounds | 16.76 pounds | 14.1 pounds | 14.1 pounds | 20.1 pounds | — |
motor type | AC Motor | DC Motor | DC Motor | DC Motor | AC Motor | DC Motor |
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Pure Analog PerformanceThe Reference turntable delivers a warm, uncompressed listening experience, allowing you to get lost in the music. With no electronics in the signal path, from stylus tip to the gold-plated RCA outputs, for an exceptionally pure sound. |
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge for Spectacular AccuracyBeautiful playback from the nude elliptical 2M Blue cartridge featuring a rich, elegant, and natural sound. Adding greater dynamics and resolution, reproducing more detail while maintaining a flat frequency response for a pure sound without any coloration. |
Clarity in the Sound with the Acrylic PlatterThe high density and greater mass of the acrylic provide increased inertia to achieve a consistent speed, while damping unwanted vibrations by trapping and dissipating the energy. Acrylic has an analogous resonant frequency to vinyl records to aid in the cancellation of undesirable reverberations resulting in a 3-dimensional soundstage with improved bass definition, a richer midrange, and greater signal clarity. |
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Precision Playback with Motor Isolation and Speed ControlThe servo-controlled belt drive motor with speed regulating optical sensor, continuously measures and adjusts variances in linear velocity and acceleration within a few hundredths of a percent for a wow and flutter of 0.07%. The decoupling of the drive from the plinth suppresses motor vibrations and noise from reaching the stylus. This maintains accurate speed and significantly reduces rumble so your records sound perfect. |
Wood Plinth for Superior Resistance to VibrationsThe mass-loaded multi-layered MDF wood chassis inhibits the transfer of unwanted resonance through the system. The 3 rubber, spike-type adjustable isolation feet minimize surface contact under the turntable resulting in immunity to environmental vibrations, for greater low frequency signal pickup and improved imaging. |
What's IncludedRT85 Turntable, Dust Cover + Hinges, Bubble Level, Headshell with Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge, Counterweight, Acrylic Platter with Belt, 00-240V (50/60Hz) AC Power Adapter, 3ft RCA Cable, 2x 3ft Ground Wire, 45 Adaptor, Motor Pulley Cap, Cotton Gloves, User Manual, Lifetime Customer Support |
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CABINET Material: MDF Finish: High Gloss Walnut Real Wood Veneer/ Piano Black/ Piano White/ Bamboo Dust Cover: Yes - Tinted |
Turntable Drive System: Belt Drive Motor: DC Motor with Servo Controller Analyzes motor speed 500 times/sec Motor Isolation: Under-mounted 7-point silicone isolation with decoupling isolation ring Rumble: N/A – Do not post, create attribute only Speed: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM (78 RPM – No) Speed Variation: 0.10% Wow and Flutter: 0.07% Signal to noise ratio (weighted): 76 dB Signal to noise ratio (unweighted): 65 dB |
Platter: Acrylic Diameter of Platter: 12 inches (30 cm) Weight of Platter: 3 lbs (1.56 kg) Height of Platter: 0.62 inches (16 mm) Auto-Stop: Yes Turntable Mat: Not Required Tonearm Type: Static Balanced, S-Type Supported Cartridge Weight: 0.18 – 0.25 oz (5.0 – 7.5 g) Counterweight: Yes – 3.60 oz (102 g) - Adjustable |
Anti-skating Adjustment: Yes – Adjustable Pivot Bearing: Yes Cueing lever: Yes Material: Aluminum Tonearm Wire: 36 AWG Litz Cable / 7 Strand Effective Tonearm Mass: 0.97 oz (27.5 g) Overhang: 0.76 inches (19.2 mm) Effective Tonearm Length: 8.82 inches (224 mm) Headshell Mount: H-4 Bayonet Mount |
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Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet (MM) Cartridge Model: Ortofon: 2M Blue Replacement Stylus Stylus: 2M Blue Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 mil Cantilever: Aluminum Mount: Half-inch Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz (+2/-1 dB) Frequency Range: 20 - 25,000 Hz (-3 dB) Channel Separation: 25 dB at 1 kHz |
Channel Balance: 1.5 dB @ 1 kHz Load Impedance/Capacitance: 47k Ohms/150 – 300 pF Output Voltage: 5.5 mV Cartridge Weight: 0.25 oz (7.2 g) Headshell Weight: 0.35 oz (9 g) Cartridge Height: 0.71 inches (18 mm) Recommended Tracking Force: 0.06 - 0.07 oz (1.6 - 2.0 g) Vertical Tracking Angle: 20° (Non-Adjustable) Rubber Belt Rubber Belt Design: Continuous loop (joint-less) |
Width: 0.17 inches (4.5 mm) Length: 36.02 inches (915 mm) Thickness: 0.02 inches (0.6 mm) Output Connector: RCA (Gold-plated) Preamp: No - Separate Phono Preamp: Required Phono Output: 5.5 mV Phono Bypass: N/A Line Output: N/A Ground Terminal: Yes |
Power Input: 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Output: 12 V / 500 mA Consumption: 1.5 W General Dimensions: 6 (+/-0.5) x 16.5 x 14.25 inches / 14.6 (+/-1.25) x 41.9 x 36.2 cm (HxWxD) Unit Weight: 16.76 lb (7.6 kg) Operating Temperature: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) Wireless Playback: No (Requires Bluetooth or WiFi transmitter connected via RCA connection to transmit audio wirelessly) |
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Finish | Piano Black / Walnut / Bamboo / Piano White | Piano Black / Walnut / Piano White | Piano Black / Walnut / Bamboo / Piano White | Piano Black / Walnut / Bamboo / Piano White | Piano Black / Walnut / Bamboo / Piano White |
Cartridge | OM10 | 2MRED | 2MBLUE | 2MBLUE | MP-110 |
Platter Type | Aluminum Rubber Mat | Aluminum Rubber Mat | Aluminum Rubber Mat | Acrylic | Acrylic |
Built-In Preamp | No | No | No | No | No |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.75 x 16.5 x 5.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 16.76 pounds |
ASIN | B07KGL56XJ |
Item model number | RT85T |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #34,658 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #273 in Audio & Video Turntables |
Date First Available | November 13, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Fluance |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the turntable. For example, they mention it's the best sounding turntable for beginners, the tonearm is good and the belt drive is quality. They appreciate the value for money, saying it'll last a long time. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of setup, saying the included instructions are easy to follow and come with a protractor. They like the appearance, saying that it looks really good and is eye-catching.
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Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They say that it's the best sounding turntable for beginners, the guitar plucks and strums sounded expertly realistic, and super quiet as they play. The tripod design reduces sound transmission through fewer points, and the sound stage is very spacious. The vocals are clear and the artist's voices are true. There is no issue with humming, and it delivers crisp treble and hearty bass.
"...Easy to assemble.Turntable looks great and sounds fantastic.Lot of fun to use...." Read more
"...3 feet is a manufacturing cost savings, but also this tripod design reduces sound transmission through fewer points of surface-contact...and the..." Read more
"...The cartridge, which comes pre-aligned, reproduces a full soundstage with a wide, flat frequency response and incredible detail...." Read more
"...Records have never sounded better." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the turntable. They mention that it has a good tonearm, belt drive, superb craftsmanship, and outward beauty. They also appreciate the premium quality RCA cables and the fact that it is well built.
"TL;DR: The RT85 is a fantastic turntable, the absolute best overall package for the money! BUY IT!Detailed review:..." Read more
"...Why does this machine exceed expectations? The dense materials used, such as 3 lb acrylic platter, ultra-dense MDF plinth, brass spindle base, and..." Read more
"...are looking to make the leap into a reasonably affordable, reference quality turntable, the Fluance RT85 is the perfect way to take your..." Read more
"...apparent that the Ortofon 2M-Blue cartridge was more dynamic and brilliant. The bamboo finish looks fantastic. I like the simple aesthetics...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the turntable. They say it's well worth the money and exceptional for the money.
"TL;DR: The RT85 is a fantastic turntable, the absolute best overall package for the money! BUY IT!Detailed review:..." Read more
"...Lot of fun to use.Great Value for an entry-level high-end turntable.Will suite most people who want to experience the great sound of vinyl" Read more
"...If you are looking to make the leap into a reasonably affordable, reference quality turntable, the Fluance RT85 is the perfect way to take your..." Read more
"...Overall, a good value, and most importantly, it has me re-engaging with my vinyl collection. Records have never sounded better." Read more
Customers find the setup of the turntable to be fairly easy. They mention that the included instructions guide them step by step through the process. They appreciate that the turn table is fully manual and that a grounding wire can be easily attached to the preamp/amp.
"...Assembly and setup:In my opinion, assembling the turntable is very basic and simple, however, if you've never done this before, I HIGHLY..." Read more
"Arrived in very good packaging. Easy to assemble.Turntable looks great and sounds fantastic.Lot of fun to use...." Read more
"...What's more, a grounding wire can be easily attached to the preamp/amp, effectively reducing ground loop or hum...." Read more
"...Set-up was easy. If you take your time and follow the instruction manual carefully, you honestly can’t go wrong...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. They mention that the black finish is beautiful, the walnut finish is eye-catching, and the sphere centers on the RT85's are perfectly-balanced. The turntable is beautiful in its functionality, and its looks are also top notch. The tonearms look, and also the feet on the table are well designed. The Fluence turntable design in all aspects deserve the reputation that it achieved in. The white gloves are a nice touch to leave no greasy finger prints while assembling it.
"...No mat required. It sounds good, feels good, and looks really good too!..." Read more
"Arrived in very good packaging. Easy to assemble.Turntable looks great and sounds fantastic.Lot of fun to use...." Read more
"...the RT85 has an automatic shutoff feature, and, well, the thing is gorgeous!..." Read more
"...This is a beautiful, beautiful turntable with very little coloration to the sound...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the turntable. They say it's super detailed, rings true, and captures plenty of detail and subtle nuances. They also say it’s exquisite and purposeful to the finest detail. Customers also say that the vinyl now has clarity and depth that they hadn't heard before. They mention that the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge adds a high level of definition, and the overall simple yet sophisticated design.
"...a full soundstage with a wide, flat frequency response and incredible detail...." Read more
"...I haven't heard outside of a club, and the sheer amount of information and detail is astounding...." Read more
"...The 2M blue captures plenty of detail and subtle nuances. I noticed a huge improvement from my last turntable, where music sounded flat and lifeless...." Read more
"...This turntable produces so much detail. A very spacious sound stage with wonderful reproduction of the instruments and vocals...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the turntable. They mention that it plays beautifully, is effective, and has a flawless performance. Some appreciate the acrylic platter, which works well to fight any electrostatics and vibrations. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The mid-range Ortofon 2M Blue performs surprisingly well despite the tonearm’s mass, and Fluance obviously expects limited upgrades to primarily..." Read more
"...Sound stage is wide and lush, output at a great level with my Cambridge CP-1 bass resonates with a depth I haven't heard outside of a club, and the..." Read more
"...The RT85 performs quite accurately. It adjusts to wow and flutter automatically and I consistently had results within a few degrees of 33 1/3...." Read more
"...The speed controller really does its job so there's no need for a manual pitch control like in the old days...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the auto stop feature of the turntable. Some mention that they love the auto shut off, while others say that it doesn't work.
"...It also helps that the RT85 has an automatic shutoff feature, and, well, the thing is gorgeous!..." Read more
"...Anywho, the auto stop doesn't work and yes it's switched. I would have liked a direct drive semi or fully auto but again I settled...." Read more
"...The acrylic platter gives the table stability. The auto stop feature is a plus too...." Read more
"...Highly recommended.P.S. the auto stop function does not work for me either. I was asked if it’s power rating: the web site says 100-240 volts...." Read more
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Detailed review:
Assembly and setup:
In my opinion, assembling the turntable is very basic and simple, however, if you've never done this before, I HIGHLY recommend you watch some videos on balancing the tone-arm and understanding the anti-skating weight. Doing this wrong WILL absolutely damage or DESTROY your beautiful 2M Blue cartridge's stylus.
I highly recommend buying a digital scale to measure the tracking force of your 2M Blue cartridge (1.8g) I did it manually as described by the manual and even though I was VERY careful with how much I turned the weight dial, it measured 1.85g on my digital scale when I verified it, so I ended up using the digital scale to fine-tune the manual effort! Probably not a big deal, but something to keep in mind.
Also, get yourself a protractor and measure the alignment of your cartridge! Mine was spot on from the factory, but you should never assume this to be true! Wrong alignment can degrade sound quality and damage your stylus.
Leveling the turntable takes time, so be patient! I recommend you fully assemble the turntable and hook it up to your HiFi before you level it in its final resting location.
What I LOVE:
The sound quality of the 2M Blue cartridge is fantastic! Its really bright and flat, no extra bass and no weird sound curves. Its a beautiful listening experience with a well distributed sound-stage.
The bamboo plinth (my specific model) is fantastic - its NOT glossy, its matte! I really didn't want a glossy model since they are fingerprint magnets! My turntable isn't a show-queen, I intend to use it daily! A glossy one will just look terrible after handling it all day AND its easier to scratch up (especially micro-scratches).
Acrylic platter is awesome! No mat required. It sounds good, feels good, and looks really good too! It offers plenty of potential for custom LED lighting and what not.
The dust cover hinges are really nice! They are actually spring-loaded - its very easy to operate and feels solid (unlike other turntables I've used in the past).
What I don't really like:
Semi-auto mode is kind of weird, I like the fact that it will stop a record from spinning if you forget to turn it off. However, just make sure you understand this! Always lift the stylus using the cue lever BEFORE handling the tone-arm! If you fail to do this, you will scratch your records and or possibly destroy your stylus. I noticed that with semi-auto mode, the platter will spin again momentarily while you move the tone-arm back to its resting position after it has automatically stopped. It will also NOT start spinning until the tone-arm is positioned over the record (even if you have already selected a playback speed). All these layers of logic add complexity to the usability and the steps required to operate the table. If you're used to fully manual turntables, you could find yourself doing something out of order and damaging your stylus by mistake, so just try to understand the operational flow of the RT85 in semi-auto mode. OR, you can turn this whole feature off completely.
I'm not a huge fan of the cue-lever on the RT85. It feels kind of cheap and its weirdly positioned. I wish they would have made it more pronounced and distanced it a little bit from the rest of the tone-arm assembly.
I'm also not a huge fan of the tone-arm locking mechanism, it works ... but just doesn't feel as premium as the rest of the turntable.
Lastly, and this may be nit-picking ... the 2M Blue stylus cover is a little difficult to put back once removed. Its easy to remove it off of the cartridge, but a bit hard to put back on. Be careful here, one wrong move and you'll end up jamming the stylus cover into the stylus and ruining it!
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase! Highly recommended table for the money - you will not find a better deal IMHO than the RT85 at this price-point.
NOTE: the record weight pictured in my review is purchased separately.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
Detailed review:
Assembly and setup:
In my opinion, assembling the turntable is very basic and simple, however, if you've never done this before, I HIGHLY recommend you watch some videos on balancing the tone-arm and understanding the anti-skating weight. Doing this wrong WILL absolutely damage or DESTROY your beautiful 2M Blue cartridge's stylus.
I highly recommend buying a digital scale to measure the tracking force of your 2M Blue cartridge (1.8g) I did it manually as described by the manual and even though I was VERY careful with how much I turned the weight dial, it measured 1.85g on my digital scale when I verified it, so I ended up using the digital scale to fine-tune the manual effort! Probably not a big deal, but something to keep in mind.
Also, get yourself a protractor and measure the alignment of your cartridge! Mine was spot on from the factory, but you should never assume this to be true! Wrong alignment can degrade sound quality and damage your stylus.
Leveling the turntable takes time, so be patient! I recommend you fully assemble the turntable and hook it up to your HiFi before you level it in its final resting location.
What I LOVE:
The sound quality of the 2M Blue cartridge is fantastic! Its really bright and flat, no extra bass and no weird sound curves. Its a beautiful listening experience with a well distributed sound-stage.
The bamboo plinth (my specific model) is fantastic - its NOT glossy, its matte! I really didn't want a glossy model since they are fingerprint magnets! My turntable isn't a show-queen, I intend to use it daily! A glossy one will just look terrible after handling it all day AND its easier to scratch up (especially micro-scratches).
Acrylic platter is awesome! No mat required. It sounds good, feels good, and looks really good too! It offers plenty of potential for custom LED lighting and what not.
The dust cover hinges are really nice! They are actually spring-loaded - its very easy to operate and feels solid (unlike other turntables I've used in the past).
What I don't really like:
Semi-auto mode is kind of weird, I like the fact that it will stop a record from spinning if you forget to turn it off. However, just make sure you understand this! Always lift the stylus using the cue lever BEFORE handling the tone-arm! If you fail to do this, you will scratch your records and or possibly destroy your stylus. I noticed that with semi-auto mode, the platter will spin again momentarily while you move the tone-arm back to its resting position after it has automatically stopped. It will also NOT start spinning until the tone-arm is positioned over the record (even if you have already selected a playback speed). All these layers of logic add complexity to the usability and the steps required to operate the table. If you're used to fully manual turntables, you could find yourself doing something out of order and damaging your stylus by mistake, so just try to understand the operational flow of the RT85 in semi-auto mode. OR, you can turn this whole feature off completely.
I'm not a huge fan of the cue-lever on the RT85. It feels kind of cheap and its weirdly positioned. I wish they would have made it more pronounced and distanced it a little bit from the rest of the tone-arm assembly.
I'm also not a huge fan of the tone-arm locking mechanism, it works ... but just doesn't feel as premium as the rest of the turntable.
Lastly, and this may be nit-picking ... the 2M Blue stylus cover is a little difficult to put back once removed. Its easy to remove it off of the cartridge, but a bit hard to put back on. Be careful here, one wrong move and you'll end up jamming the stylus cover into the stylus and ruining it!
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase! Highly recommended table for the money - you will not find a better deal IMHO than the RT85 at this price-point.
NOTE: the record weight pictured in my review is purchased separately.
Turntable looks great and sounds fantastic.
Lot of fun to use.
Great Value for an entry-level high-end turntable.
Will suite most people who want to experience the great sound of vinyl
Fluance designs its TT in Canada and manufactures it in Taiwan, which is smart. Build quality and even packaging efficiency is exceptional—on par with Japanese manufacturing and packaging excellence. The company that builds this TT also builds far more expensive audiophile machines for other brands, and have evidently built the RT85 with the same attention to details. I found no issues concerning build quality.
Why does this machine exceed expectations? The dense materials used, such as 3 lb acrylic platter, ultra-dense MDF plinth, brass spindle base, and high tolerance design and build methods, and of course the servo-controlled—whisper quiet—motor that monitors and maintains correct rotational speed 500 times a second, this 17lb machine produces very low resonance frequencies. What's more, a grounding wire can be easily attached to the preamp/amp, effectively reducing ground loop or hum. It also helps that the RT85 has an automatic shutoff feature, and, well, the thing is gorgeous! My only minor comment would be to place the Fluance badge somewhere other than on the front of the plinth. Finally, and this is a point that most reviews fail to mention is this TT is supported by 3 adjustable isolation feet--not 4 iso feet, 3 iso feet. Obviously, 3 feet is a manufacturing cost savings, but also this tripod design reduces sound transmission through fewer points of surface-contact...and the visual effect is of a TT that floats on air.
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Ich benutze meinen bisherigen Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH Tonabnehmer weiter. Komfortabel da sich die Headshell dank des Bajonettverschlusses ganz easy wechseln läßt. Aber auch mit dem Ortofon 2m blue läßt sich wunderbar Musik hören. Das 2m blue ist sehr dynamisch und macht Spaß, genau wie der ganze Plattenspieler. Der Motor kann dank seiner Technik die gewählte Geschwindigkeit sehr gut halten. Ich habe bei meinem Gerät mit semi-wissenschaftlichen Methoden 33,5 und 45,2 U/min ermittelt. Damit liegt die Geschwindigkeit im vom Hersteller angegebenen Toleranzbereich.
Die glänzend schwarze Oberfläche des Korpus sieht wunderbar aus. Einziger Wermutstropfen, jedes Staubkorn und jeder Fussel ist deutlich sichtbar. Die mitgelieferten Baumwollhandschuhe verhindern wenigstens Fingerabdrücke. Zweites Manko ist die Tatsache, daß ein Netzteil beiliegt das man nicht in eine deutsche Steckdose stecken kann. Zumindest nicht ohne rohe Gewalt und dann ist es hin. Klar, die Geräte wurden nicht für den deutschen Markt produziert und so muß man diesen Makel in Kauf nehmen. Aber adäquater Ersatz ist für einen kleinen Obolus bei Amazon zu bekommen. Alternativ nutzt man das mitgelieferte Netzteil mit einem Reisestecker.
Mein persönliches Fazit: Ich möchte den Fluance RT85 nicht missen. Es ist ein toller Plattenspieler und klingt, in Verbindung mit meinem Tonabnehmer, genau so wie ich es erwartet habe. Aber auch mit dem mitgelieferten Ortofon 2m blue ist der Sound stattlich. Die Verarbeitungsqualität ist top und der Autostop am Ende der Platte ein sehr gutes Feature dessen Nutzen bei mir nicht zu gering ausfällt. Ich bin nicht der Typ der immer sofort aufspringt wenn die Musik aufhört. Insgesamt komme ich zu dem Schluß, daß ich den Fluance RT85 immer wieder kaufen würde, so zufrieden bin ich mit ihm. Definitiv ein Star unter den Plattenspielern in diesem Preissegment.
Reviewed in Germany on January 21, 2023
Ich benutze meinen bisherigen Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH Tonabnehmer weiter. Komfortabel da sich die Headshell dank des Bajonettverschlusses ganz easy wechseln läßt. Aber auch mit dem Ortofon 2m blue läßt sich wunderbar Musik hören. Das 2m blue ist sehr dynamisch und macht Spaß, genau wie der ganze Plattenspieler. Der Motor kann dank seiner Technik die gewählte Geschwindigkeit sehr gut halten. Ich habe bei meinem Gerät mit semi-wissenschaftlichen Methoden 33,5 und 45,2 U/min ermittelt. Damit liegt die Geschwindigkeit im vom Hersteller angegebenen Toleranzbereich.
Die glänzend schwarze Oberfläche des Korpus sieht wunderbar aus. Einziger Wermutstropfen, jedes Staubkorn und jeder Fussel ist deutlich sichtbar. Die mitgelieferten Baumwollhandschuhe verhindern wenigstens Fingerabdrücke. Zweites Manko ist die Tatsache, daß ein Netzteil beiliegt das man nicht in eine deutsche Steckdose stecken kann. Zumindest nicht ohne rohe Gewalt und dann ist es hin. Klar, die Geräte wurden nicht für den deutschen Markt produziert und so muß man diesen Makel in Kauf nehmen. Aber adäquater Ersatz ist für einen kleinen Obolus bei Amazon zu bekommen. Alternativ nutzt man das mitgelieferte Netzteil mit einem Reisestecker.
Mein persönliches Fazit: Ich möchte den Fluance RT85 nicht missen. Es ist ein toller Plattenspieler und klingt, in Verbindung mit meinem Tonabnehmer, genau so wie ich es erwartet habe. Aber auch mit dem mitgelieferten Ortofon 2m blue ist der Sound stattlich. Die Verarbeitungsqualität ist top und der Autostop am Ende der Platte ein sehr gutes Feature dessen Nutzen bei mir nicht zu gering ausfällt. Ich bin nicht der Typ der immer sofort aufspringt wenn die Musik aufhört. Insgesamt komme ich zu dem Schluß, daß ich den Fluance RT85 immer wieder kaufen würde, so zufrieden bin ich mit ihm. Definitiv ein Star unter den Plattenspielern in diesem Preissegment.
Die drei Füße sind gedämpft und laufen spitz zu um Resonanzen zu vermeiden. Die Ausrichtung ist mit der mitgelieferten Libelle/Wasserwaage einfach, da nur drei Füße. Das Gesamtgewicht beträgt knapp 8 kg.
Der Motor läuft für mich unhörbar und treibt den äußeren Riemen an. Die Geschwindigkeit wird mittels Schalter eingestellt. Eine Elektronik überwacht die konstante Geschwindigkeit (angeblich 500x in der Sekunde). Der Tonarm ist aus Alu. Der Plattenteller aus durchsichtigem Acryl und wiegt alleine über 1 kg. Die Haube ist leicht schwarz getönt. Der Schalter für die Geschwindigkeit ist aus schwarz eloxiertem gebürstem Metall. Ebenso auch die Abdeckung für den Motor. Das Antriebsrad ist ebenfalls aus gebürstetem Metall. Sehr chick: Im Außenring des Drehknopfs ist eine kleine weiße LED enthalten, die zeigt, dass der Plattenspieler angeschaltet ist. Es liegen sogar ein hochwertiges Audiokabel, ein Erdungskabel, eine Wasserwaage und weiße Handschuhe bei. Der Tonabnehmer ist vorausgerichtet. In der (englischen) Anleitung steht der notwendige Anpressdruck und das Anti-Skating und ist auch für Einsteiger erklärt, wie man den Tonarm einstellt. Mitgliefert wird ein Netzteil mit UK-Netzstecker. Alternativ zu einem UK-Adapter kann man auch anderweitiges Netzteil mit 12V und 0,5A (6W) und innen plus/außen minus verwenden, wie es beispielsweise hier angeboten wird: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01M1DR19X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Klanglich gefällt mir der Plattenspieler im Zusammenhang mit einem Marantz PM8005 (eingebauter MM-Vorverstärker) und B&W CM9. Ein Vorverstärker ist im Plattenspieler nicht eingebaut.
Bzgl. des Auto-Stops: Es dauert eine Weile in der Auslaufrille, bis der Plattenteller tatsächlich stehen bleibt. Der Tonarm wird jedoch nicht angehoben. Beim Zurückschwenken dreht der Plattenteller wieder an. Bei angeschaltetem Auto-Stop springt zusätzlich der Motor erst an, wenn man den Tonarm aus der Halterung bewegt. Wenn der Auto-Stop-Schalter ausgeschaltet ist, startet der Motor direkt nach dem Drehen des Schalters auf 33 bzw. 45, unabhängig vom Tonarm.
Ich habe Walnuss bestellt, auf dem Karton steht Walnuss aber drinnen war Bambus (siehe Foto), was (derzeit) so bei Amazon garnicht angeboten wird. Jetzt muss ich mir noch überlegen, ob ich damit leben kann oder nicht... das Bambus ist matt lackiert während Walnuss glänzend lackiert ist. Ich bin kein Bambus Fan, aber da der Tonarm komplett in (matt) schwarz gehalten ist bildet es einen guten Kontrast zur hellen Chassis. Das matte Holz passt auch gut zum Acryl-Teller.
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Reviewed in Germany on September 24, 2021
Die drei Füße sind gedämpft und laufen spitz zu um Resonanzen zu vermeiden. Die Ausrichtung ist mit der mitgelieferten Libelle/Wasserwaage einfach, da nur drei Füße. Das Gesamtgewicht beträgt knapp 8 kg.
Der Motor läuft für mich unhörbar und treibt den äußeren Riemen an. Die Geschwindigkeit wird mittels Schalter eingestellt. Eine Elektronik überwacht die konstante Geschwindigkeit (angeblich 500x in der Sekunde). Der Tonarm ist aus Alu. Der Plattenteller aus durchsichtigem Acryl und wiegt alleine über 1 kg. Die Haube ist leicht schwarz getönt. Der Schalter für die Geschwindigkeit ist aus schwarz eloxiertem gebürstem Metall. Ebenso auch die Abdeckung für den Motor. Das Antriebsrad ist ebenfalls aus gebürstetem Metall. Sehr chick: Im Außenring des Drehknopfs ist eine kleine weiße LED enthalten, die zeigt, dass der Plattenspieler angeschaltet ist. Es liegen sogar ein hochwertiges Audiokabel, ein Erdungskabel, eine Wasserwaage und weiße Handschuhe bei. Der Tonabnehmer ist vorausgerichtet. In der (englischen) Anleitung steht der notwendige Anpressdruck und das Anti-Skating und ist auch für Einsteiger erklärt, wie man den Tonarm einstellt. Mitgliefert wird ein Netzteil mit UK-Netzstecker. Alternativ zu einem UK-Adapter kann man auch anderweitiges Netzteil mit 12V und 0,5A (6W) und innen plus/außen minus verwenden, wie es beispielsweise hier angeboten wird: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01M1DR19X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Klanglich gefällt mir der Plattenspieler im Zusammenhang mit einem Marantz PM8005 (eingebauter MM-Vorverstärker) und B&W CM9. Ein Vorverstärker ist im Plattenspieler nicht eingebaut.
Bzgl. des Auto-Stops: Es dauert eine Weile in der Auslaufrille, bis der Plattenteller tatsächlich stehen bleibt. Der Tonarm wird jedoch nicht angehoben. Beim Zurückschwenken dreht der Plattenteller wieder an. Bei angeschaltetem Auto-Stop springt zusätzlich der Motor erst an, wenn man den Tonarm aus der Halterung bewegt. Wenn der Auto-Stop-Schalter ausgeschaltet ist, startet der Motor direkt nach dem Drehen des Schalters auf 33 bzw. 45, unabhängig vom Tonarm.
Ich habe Walnuss bestellt, auf dem Karton steht Walnuss aber drinnen war Bambus (siehe Foto), was (derzeit) so bei Amazon garnicht angeboten wird. Jetzt muss ich mir noch überlegen, ob ich damit leben kann oder nicht... das Bambus ist matt lackiert während Walnuss glänzend lackiert ist. Ich bin kein Bambus Fan, aber da der Tonarm komplett in (matt) schwarz gehalten ist bildet es einen guten Kontrast zur hellen Chassis. Das matte Holz passt auch gut zum Acryl-Teller.
Ein Umtausch könnte ohne Rücksendungskosten vollzogen werden. Auch hierfür 5 Sterne für Amazon!