This turntable in piano black is not only classy but the sound is amazing! Sold my vintage bang and olufsen for a newer better sound and have not looked back. I considered the audio Technica Brand but just couldn’t get myself to buy Chinese. This RT85 is Highly recommended!

this is my fist turntable . that make me happy , very detail ,and look very good . I feel that solid

Where to start, this is my 6th turntable; Garrard SL95B, Pioneer PL-514, JVC QL-7, Denon DP-30, Project 1expression Classic in Olive wood, and this RT-85. This is my second systems turntable. The main reason I bought this table was to play used records as my MC cartridge in the Project cost more than the RT-85. The best feature on the RT-85 is the SME H-4 tone-arm mount allowing the user to change the head shell. I also bought extra head shells for other cartridges, I found the supplied wires to be of lesser quality than the head shell that came on the RT-85, which is disappointing. On the Project is a true pain to change and realign a cartridge: due to it single piece tone-arm which requires a complex alignment tool. The Fluance table should come with a real gage not a paper one you cut out of the manual; I used my mirror gage to check alignment. Denon has really nice gage set-up device that come with their cartridges look (Fluance Engineering) at a DL-110 sometime, just need the overhang dimension. The next feature on the RT-85 the acrylic platter due to increased rotating mass was a no brainer, IMO it’s still too light, should be at least 6# or roughly 2.7Kg, but 3# is better than the lighter aluminum platters of the other models. The table is missing VTL and azimuth adjustment. As for the supplied cartridge, it was a surprise that it sounds as well as it does.
Matching audio equipment together makes or breaks the final sound that is reproduced, two components are the key: speakers and the cartridge. The turntable needs to have stability i.e. damping (from vibration) and rotational speed consistency, to allow the cartridge to recreate the signal from the record groove keeping the proper tonal pitch and not adding noise from vibration created by the stylus due to the vibration of the turntable. Amplification is also important distortion of the signal in gain stages of the amplifier also creates noise. I use a vintage Sony TA-F60 integrated amp. with 75 watts per channel and a THD of 0.008% at 10 watts, rarely using more than 3 watts of power. This system speakers are not the best but are Morel driver modified Bose 201 from the late seventies wall mounted. My plan is to test this RT-85/2MBlue on my main system with my Merlin Music System speakers and the Sony TA-F808ES integrated amp. The Merlin’s are unforgiving speakers when it comes to weak components upstream and that a double edge sword.
On the TA-F60 system I do hear the rotational noise from the turn-table’s main bearing, I expect to be more present with the Merlin’s, so I’m going to us my Nakamichi SF-100 in an adapter loop to filter out this noise.
Final words: Fit and finish: I have the Walnut plinth and the edges are darker than the surface which means the stain was unevenly applied to the “WOOD”, however the gloss finish looks very uniform. In general it’s a very nice turntable. The S-shaped tone-arm is typical of many modern tables, too short and the bearing seems tight, at the inner grooves of the record it is likely to have ±3° of tracking error, as where a 9” arm would reduce this to ±1.5° for those who don’t know this tracking error creates distortion. The dust cover it very nice as are the hinges, clue lever is plastic and has marginal damping effect when raising or lowering the arm. My table was missing parts which Julie at Fluance did send them out to me, Thanks Julie.

It sounded and looked better than I expected. I had no idea what I was missing. My records sound better than ever!

Sounds incredible and I have been using top of line vintage turntables for many years. I was pleasantly surprised with this table. Great value for the money and a pleasure to listen to and use on a daily basis. My only comments regarding what could be better have to do with the auto stop. It was be great if it lifted up at the end of the record instead of the 30 second run on record before just stopping, but this works too. This is worth the money and better than most modern tables being offered today.

You get a lot of value for $499. Plays great. Perfect for my old Rotel system. pulled my old vinyl out of storage and even bought some new vinyl. Can’t go wrong.

Great sounding turntable, really easy to set-up. The turntable rt85 with the PA10 is connected on a Hegel Rost with B&W 705 s2. I got real nice deep base with clear mid range and nice details. It is really amazing at this price. The rt85 can be compare with 1500$ to 2000$ turntable range. I'm really impressed. I had to contact the support center and I got and answer right a way. Great service.

Nicely engineered piece of audio equipment. Arrived a few days earlier then expected. Setup was easy and sound quality was much better than my vintage pioneer pl-600s. I ordered and received the piano black version and the finish was flawless. I can honestly recommend the RT-85. Money well spent

Outstanding Performance. Measured Speed and Noise solidifies the specs claims. There only opportunity in the future is to enhance the tonearm. The table is dead quiet. The suspension is incredible and the inclusion of this great cartridge at this price is unmatched. Checked cartridge alignment and all was spot on. I will suggest the auto-off cycle be less, but an outstanding feature! The very slow needle drop couldn't be smoother. After a few months of enjoyment now, I don't wonder in the slightest about the other tables I was considering at this price point. Congrats to Fluance for their win on the rt85 design and what ever relationship they have with Ortofon to offer the 2M blue in this package. The audio result overall is a detailed and clean uncolored reproduction of your records. Finally it is aesthetically pleasing table to look at. I recommend the walnut finish as dust and smudges are less noticeable. This is the table for the Audiophile that doesn't have the coin to really be one! Very nice.

I never knew vinyl could sound this good! I had an entry level turntable for a few years, but after really getting into understanding turntables, I knew I was ready to step it up. The RT85 was the best reviewed turntable I could find at this price range and it does not disappoint. The beautiful wood, acrylic platter, 3M stylus all make for a beautiful setup but most importantly beautiful sound! Songs I have listened to over and over now have new life. They sound like the artist or band is in my living room with me. Thank you Fluance!

Package came well secured and delivered on time. Opened up to find everything as described and initial setup was easy and ordered. Had to use a tracking force gauge to insure proper weight and anti skate had to be adjusted more than what directions advised but unit is functioning great and sounds awesome. Fit and finish is great and am overall happy with purchase.

Right from the minute you open the box, you know that this is a quality piece of equipment. Set-up was easy, although a couple of the instructions could a little clearer. Once up a running (which doesn’t take long) it sounds great. I would recommend this turntable without hesitation.

This table is well worth the money and then some.. comparatively speaking. The quality and the hardware it comes with can’t be beat at this price. I

Was on the fence about upgrading. Made a semi impulse purchase in December and haven't looked back. This was well worth it for the plunge into audiophile territory.
The main tipping point was the candid yet glowing review from Vinyl Rewind on YouTube. That was the one thing that turned me from a shopper to a buyer.
A++!

After getting a desire for a new turntable, reading countless reviews, and watching way too many videos to mention, I became aware that the Fluance RT 85 kept making the short lists. Obviously, there are less and less brick and mortar dealers in 2019, a test listen was unfortunately out of the question. The only places to purchase were on-line. I committed sight unseen and unheard.
I ordered from your company on November 8th, received November 11th. I opened an extremely well packaged collection of various components to assemble, and never once did I feel overwhelmed during assembly. The manual was on top, exactly where it should be. After well less than maybe a half of an hour, it was playing. The Ortofon 2m Blue was mounted and aligned perfectly, while the white linen gloves were a must to attach the acrylic platter. There is no type of platter mat, however I do not see the need for one. The belt used to drive the turntable was an easy install around the platter and the shaft on the servo motor shaft. The specs said the motor adjusts the RPM’s 500 times per second. I love the look of the walnut on the very substantial plinth. There are no mechanical or electrical extras included save the auto-stop. After the end of the play, the platter spins about 20 seconds and then the platter stops. First impression was that this was a keeper.
I must add that during the break-in, my Klipsch tweeters were replaced, the speakers were bi-wired, and lastly the “too lively, too harsh” new receiver was replaced with a one-owner beautifulfuly warm sounding Harman/Kardon 730 from 1976. This latter combo has been in use most for the majority of my listening.
I’m listening to as many variables as possible (for me) concerning my vinyl. Old, new, NM condition, good condition, rock, country, folk, etc., etc. I’ll admit that I’m no audiophile, just the beast that needs soothing by pleasant sounds. I love listening, and the RT 85 with the Ortofon 2m Blue is an answer to a question that I had really never asked. This combination is fabulous! Yes, the cart is very sensitive and surface noise and trapped particulates are audible, but not so much to the degradation of the playback. It is vinyl, after all.
I can not call this turntable entry level, nor can I call it audiophile level. I can call it one of the best points of diminishing return purchases I have ever made. It simply oozes with a retro feel, a great inclusion of quality, and a sound that I can live with for quite a while.