Fluance Turntables: RT80 Classic $169.97; RT81 Elite $211.97 + Free Shipping

Kingram

Dec 2, 2023

1,087 Posts

Joined Dec 2008

Dec 2, 2023

Kingram

Dec 2, 2023

1,087 Posts

High quality turntable I have the 85 and it's Amazing..

LovelySparrow901

Dec 3, 2023

1,702 Posts

Joined Jun 2023

Dec 3, 2023

LovelySparrow901

Dec 3, 2023

1,702 Posts

Quote from cmarti

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Ok, turntables for those who can't afford a direct drive.

DD doesn't matter. All that matters is correct speed without variation.

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jachpot

Dec 3, 2023

39 Posts

Joined Oct 2017

Dec 3, 2023

jachpot

Dec 3, 2023

39 Posts

Waiting on the RT82 with the laser for accurate speed.

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DrGreenthumb

Dec 3, 2023

2,407 Posts

Joined Aug 2010

Dec 3, 2023

DrGreenthumb

Dec 3, 2023

2,407 Posts

Quote from LovelySparrow901

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DD doesn't matter. All that matters is correct speed without variation.

Audiophiles disagree and it's not a consensus which is better. Some segue belt drive may not remain calibrated to the right speed over time and some say direct drive adds noise. Take one of the online FLAC vs MP3 tests, if you score anywhere near 50% you'll never give a shit about belt vs direct drive. When I bought my turntable I didn't even check which it had, that's probably the right mindset of your in the market for a <$250 turntable like us.

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LovelySparrow901

Dec 3, 2023

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LovelySparrow901

Dec 3, 2023

1,702 Posts

Quote from DrGreenthumb

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Audiophiles disagree and it's not a consensus which is better. Some segue belt drive may not remain calibrated to the right speed over time and some say direct drive adds noise. Take one of the online FLAC vs MP3 tests, if you score anywhere near 50% you'll never give a shit about belt vs direct drive. When I bought my turntable I didn't even check which it had, that's probably the right mindset of your in the market for a <$250 turntable like us.

No. Most audiophile TT's are belt drive. The motor is usually totally separate from the plinth and only connected by the belt itself.
Most DD TT's you find today are for DJ's.

https://www.musicdirect.com/equip...bEEALw_wcB

Last edited by LovelySparrow901 December 2, 2023 at 07:29 PM.

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abillmann

Dec 3, 2023

228 Posts

Joined Jul 2014

Dec 3, 2023

abillmann

Dec 3, 2023

228 Posts

Isn't it preferable for a belt-drive 'table to have a strobe so that over time, as the belt wears and stretches a bit, that it's easy to make corrections for speed?

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SD1085

Dec 5, 2023

651 Posts

Joined Aug 2006

Dec 5, 2023

SD1085

Dec 5, 2023

651 Posts

Any real feedback on these? Thinking of getting something to replace the cheap $60 suitcase one we have, but not looking to break the bank.

dannynjoni

Dec 6, 2023

2,116 Posts

Joined Nov 2003

Dec 6, 2023

dannynjoni

Dec 6, 2023

2,116 Posts

Quote from SD1085

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Any real feedback on these? Thinking of getting something to replace the cheap $60 suitcase one we have, but not looking to break the bank.

I have the RT81 Elite (Audio Technica AT95E cartridge, in walnut) that my wife gifted me last Christmas and love it. It looks beautiful and sounds great. I haven't had a turntable since the late 80's and it's been fun re-starting my record collection. It's also a blast to get records as gifts from my grand kids and share the music with them.

It's worth it to get something that looks this nice, and encourages new ways to enjoy your music. One of the best additions to our home in years.

I paired mine with a set of Klipsch The Fives for the first year, and then recently got The Nines from a deal here (discontinued now). Powered speakers a a nice way to start and sound good. I'm sure I'll eventually buy a nice amp and passive speakers though. But we get a lot of enjoyment out of our music, trying different ways to listen over the years. So I'd say just do it! Smilie

Last edited by dannynjoni December 6, 2023 at 09:50 AM.

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SD1085

Dec 7, 2023

651 Posts

Joined Aug 2006

Dec 7, 2023

SD1085

Dec 7, 2023

651 Posts

Quote from dannynjoni

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I have the RT81 Elite (Audio Technica AT95E cartridge, in walnut) that my wife gifted me last Christmas and love it. It looks beautiful and sounds great. I haven't had a turntable since the late 80's and it's been fun re-starting my record collection. It's also a blast to get records as gifts from my grand kids and share the music with them.

It's worth it to get something that looks this nice, and encourages new ways to enjoy your music. One of the best additions to our home in years.

I paired mine with a set of Klipsch The Fives for the first year, and then recently got The Nines from a deal here (discontinued now). Powered speakers a a nice way to start and sound good. I'm sure I'll eventually buy a nice amp and passive speakers though. But we get a lot of enjoyment out of our music, trying different ways to listen over the years. So I'd say just do it!

I can't decide what to do...now considering moving all the way up to the RT85. Seems like big upgrades and negate the need to update further down the road.

dannynjoni

Dec 7, 2023

2,116 Posts

Joined Nov 2003

Dec 7, 2023

dannynjoni

Dec 7, 2023

2,116 Posts

Quote from SD1085

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I can't decide what to do...now considering moving all the way up to the RT85. Seems like big upgrades and negate the need to update further down the road.

Hmmm, seems the deal here is on the lower end models. Beside that, I've never needed a super high-end turntable to get good sound - it's more about the speakers and maybe your amp. The subtle differences (other than a good phono-cartridge) aren't that noticeable to me. I'm pretty picky about good sound too. I love the RT81 I have and it's a great price with this deal.,

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