RT85N Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
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RT85N Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
PURE ANALOG PERFORMANCE
The definitive vinyl record listening experience for beautifully warm and natural music, transporting you into the center of the performance
WARM AND DYNAMIC SOUND
Experience the high fidelity playback of the Nagaoka MP-110 elliptical diamond cartridge featuring detailed and natural playback with greater balanced tonal accuracy, resolution, and bass extension
HIGH DENSITY ACRYLIC PLATTER
The greater mass of the acrylic platter damps unwanted vibrations resulting in a more 3-dimentional 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)
Overview
UNPARALLELED VINYL MUSIC PLAYBACK
Specifications
| Cabinet Specifications | ▼ |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Material | MDF |
| Finish | High Gloss Piano White |
| Dust Cover | Yes - Tinted |
| Turntable Specifications | ▼ |
| 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 |
| Speed | 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM (78 RPM – No) |
| Speed Variation | 0.10% |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.07% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Weighted) | 68 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Unweighted) | 59 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 Specifications | |
| 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 |
| Tonearm Material | Aluminum |
| Tonearm Wire | 36 AWG Litz Cable / 7 Strand |
| Effective Tonearm Mass | 0.74 oz (21.1 g) |
| Overhang | 0.76 inches (19.2 mm) |
| Effective Tonearm Length | 8.82 inches (224 mm) |
| Headshell Mount | H-4 Bayonet Mount |
| Cartridge Specifications | |
| Cartridge Type | Moving Magnet (MM) |
| Cartridge Model | Nagaoka: MP-110 |
| Replacement Stylus | JN-P110 |
| Stylus | 0.4 x 0.7 mil (Superfine polished elliptical bonded diamond) |
| Cantilever | Aluminum |
| Mount | Half-inch |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation | 23 dB at 1 kHz |
| Channel Balance | > 1.5 dB at 1 kHz |
| Load Impedance/Capacitance | 47k Ohms - 100pF |
| Output Voltage | 5.0 mV |
| Cartridge Weight | 0.23 oz (6.5g) |
| Headshell Weight | 0.35 oz (9g) |
| Cartridge Height | 0.73 inches (18.5 mm) |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 0.05 - 0.07 oz (1.5 - 2.0 g) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 31° (Non-Adjustable) |
| Rubber Belt Specifications | ▼ |
| 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 Specifications | |
| Connector | RCA (Gold-plated) |
| Preamp | No - Separate Phono Preamp Required |
| Phono Output | 5.0 mV |
| Ground Terminal | Yes |
| Power Specification | |
| Input | 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) |
| Output | 12 V / 500 mA |
| Consumption | 1.5 W |
| General Specifications | |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 16.5 x 13.75 inches / 14.0 x 41.9 x 34.9 cm (HxWxD) |
| Certifications | FCC Certified, RoHS, CUL/UL |
| 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) |
| Fluance Speaker Size Comparison Chart |
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| UPC | 061783273739 |
| What's Included | RT85N Reference Turntable Line OutClick to Expand |
Press
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Customer Reviews
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Looks and sounds beautiful. Extremely happy with my purchase; I feel like I got excellent value for the money. Setup was reasonably easy.
One nitpick -- the locking mechanism for the tonearm feels chintzy, and out of character for the rest of the build. A longer power cord would also be nice, Otherwise, tough to fault anything about this turntable. -
It was better than I thought.
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Everything is really nice . The only cheap part is the clasp that holds the tonearm down. For a record player that I would use for many years , you'd expect a better clasp
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Great turntable (85N) and cartridge. Set up took all of 5 minutes. Very pleased at this point.
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This turntable does not disappoint. I would put this up against any other under $1000. I did a lot of research and took a chance on the Fluance, which was unknown to me. So glad I did.
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I have had my RT85 for almost 2 years. It has been excellent. I am going to roll the Ortofon2 blue out for the MP-110 and just see how it goes. I am no audiophile but I have listen to alot of albums from 1960 though 2022. I have to admit we lost the art of making Vinyl albums somewhere along the way. The older originals are still the best.
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Great addition to our home audio system. Punches way above it’s weight on performance and looks great too. No big negatives but should include a place to store the 45 rpm adapter.
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Absolutely love the listening experience provided by this turntable.
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Fantastic turntable! Very satisfied customer.
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Is it terrible? No. Does it need work? ABSOLUTELY! Off the bat, the counterweight is next to impossible to read. The numbers and markings are faint. And, they are so small that a magnifying glass and a flashlight are requirements. Even at that, setting up is a guessing game (I've set up nearly 50 turntables, so I am experienced). Most disappointing was the Nagaoka MP 110. This was not my first encounter with this cartridge, but this one mirrored previous encounters. It builds static as it plays albums. Not just clicks, either. It builds enough static about ½ was through and album that loud "POPs" (loud enough that I worry about damaging my speakers) are discharged in the form of static. The first two I had (on different turntables) experienced the same issue. This is the only cartridge model I've had this issue with. Others (Ortofon, Shure, AT) I've never experienced this. Sending it back for Ortofon Blue
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Great turntable, well finished and fantastic value.
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I am not an audiophile, one bit. But I do know what sounds good, or should I say GREAT! The Fluance RT86n is the best sounding turntable I’ve ever owned. I attached it to the Fluance pre-amp then a Sonos 5. Wow! So happy with my purchase.
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AMAZING RT85N... Packaging was great and the upgrade with the Nagaoka cartridge and acrylic platter makes a big difference.
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The positive reviews online for this turntable are very accurate. It's very well made and sounds outstanding. A quality piece of audio equipment that doesn't break the bank. Highly recommend
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The RT85N is an excellent bargain. Acrylic platter, warm sounding Nagakoa cartridge. Not sound bright but tonally right. I like the Auto-stop feature of the table. It also has heft and well made overall. Overall happy with my purchase.
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