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RT85 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable

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Product Review (submitted on September 6, 2020):

I was pretty happy and proud when I bought my first real turntable, a Dual 1019 in 1968, but I think I'm even more pleased with my purchase of this new Fluance. The value per dollar ratio is just as important to me now as it was back then, and I feel like I made a really smart purchase.

Although I knew it would be placed on a classic walnut cabinet, I opted for the gloss black model to accentuate the contemporary feel of this modern piece of equipment in the new but still retro vinyl world. Glad I did, because the piano black is beautiful.

I chose the RT85 for several reasons, but the top three were the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, the acrylic platter, and the auto-off function. After having it up and running for just these few days I can say now that I would not buy a turntable without those features.

I have eclectic tastes in music and some old, untrained ears. But like you, I like what I like... and I appreciate hearing all of it that I can. So say what you will about analog v. digital, and I admit I've been actively listening and actually paying attention with this new turntable, but the music has been incredible with voices, and sounds, and nuances that I'd been missing.

The proof is always in whether I would buy the same thing again or do some more research. No doubt about it, I would buy the RT85 again. Happily.