if you’re considering this turntable honestly just commit already. for the price, you’re getting a sexy smooth turning acrylic table with an auto stop feature, and a great starting cartridge with a simple overall assembly. i have been researching pros and cons of different tables in this price range for weeks and to save you some time, this one is IT

Although this is only the second turntable I have owned, I feel confident in vouching for its quality and performance. At a price higher than entry level units, but still far below the cost of many high end tables, this is a great choice if you want to start getting more out of your vinyl. The Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge and acrylic platter combine to a value already over half the cost of the turntable, and if you compare specs to other products out there you’ll quickly find that anything offering this much typically starts out with a higher price tag.

Great product. Makes great music. Very easy and smooth transaction. Great customer service.

Love it!

The RT85 has been a great dive from amateur turntables, like my AT-LP60X, into the world of hobbyist and beginner audiophile with the amazing features that allow this to fight above its price. The Ortofon 2M Blue is very warm and a great deal as an initial upgrade and still worthwhile later. I love the look, feel, and practicality of the Avril luv turntable as it reduces some vibrations. I also like the three adjustable rubber cone feet that reduce vibrations and make leveling much easier. For some it might be a lot of money up front but the RT85 is worth the investment! Happy turning!

WOW! Sounds better than my OPPO when playing CD's. I hear the Boom shaka laka zing a zing zing a lot better ;) LOL. No really incredible. Beautiful design and solid. This will be my last turntable for sure. I bought it directly from Fluance because they deserve it and should have every penny!! Merci!

Love the sound. The turntable sounds amazing. The only issue I have a the cueing level feels a little cheap. I don't mind certain things being cheaper but something that is used every time feeling cheap can be seen as a downside. Otherwise amazing product

So far the RT-85 is great! It was super easy to set-up and the sound is so much more detailed compared to my previous TT

It's a beautiful piece of audio equipment. The acrylic platter is such a convenience to have since I don't need to worry about slipmeats which can cause a a little static build up. Also, the cartridge is so precise but it still goes over older records like butter.

It’s everything I could have imagine and more. All the way down to the packaging. They nailed everything. So ecstatic for this. Sounds amazing with the ai60 bookshelf speakers

The RT 85 is a fantastic turntable,solid,beautiful and produces great sound. I'm not sure why you would need to spend thousands when you get such great value in the 500.00 the human ear is only capable of so much. Anyway great value you can't go wrong.

Received in a timely manor. Well packaged. Easy set-up. The white gloves are a nice touch. Beautiful finish. Most importantly, it is dead quiet! At this price point or even twice the price, there is nothing better.

easy to set up, looks great. Sound is crisp yet deep. At this price point its hard to beat.

When first looking for a new turntable I was surprised at how many in this price range there were, On further looking I found The Fluance RT 85 to be in a league of its own. In the RT 85 price range I could not find another turntable offering an acrylic platter with the Orofon 2m blue for any where near this price. It was at least another $200 or more above the Fluance RT 85. When finally putting it together I was very impressed with its weight and wood body. Finally when I finished setting it up my first LP played was of the Beatles Abbey Road from Mobile Fidelity Master Collection. All I can say was wow the sound was absolutely amazing.

It was high time to place my almost 40-year old turntable, a Pioneer PL-L800. Two years ago, I had replaced my also aging Kenwood speakers. But I'm keeping my venerable Sansui AU-D9 integrated amplifier. I had researched numerous turntables from various manufacturers hoping to discover a suitable replacement when I found professional reviews lauding the Fluance RT85. The reviewers weren't wrong. After commendably quick delivery, I found the turntable to be meticulously packaged and extremely easy to setup.
To date, I have only played this unit for a few hours, but the sound quality is excellent. No doubt the Ortofon OM-2 Blue cartridge deserves much of the credit. How Fluance can supply this cartridge as well as an acrylic platter at this price point is beyond me. Thank you Fluance!