You may have heard of a record weight, but the most common question is does it really make a difference for vinyl playback? A beneficial turntable accessory for any vinyl enthusiast, a record weight provides an extra layer of performance to your turntable and vinyl collection. This puck-shaped object is designed to be placed on the spindle of your turntable over the record during playback, with...
The Reference Series Turntables from Fluance are 4 models of turntables - RT82, RT83, RT84 and RT85 - that share the same plinth, but different styli and platters. This is how you setup the platter, motor pulley, dust cover, headshell, counterweight, and balance the tonearm. The process is the same for all models even if you upgraded various components (such as adding an acrylic platter to the ...
Just think back to 20 years ago. The year was 1980... wait what? 20 years ago, was 1999? 20 Years ago today we were concerned about Y2K. 20 years ago, people were angry about the new Star Wars movie not meeting their expectations thus ruining their childhood. Hmm.. Maybe somethings never change.
Well a lot has happened over the last two decades. A lot of changes to our world and technology. ...
Fluance Reference Turntable Upgrades
If you are here, you’re likely interested in the Fluance Reference Turntables (Models: RT82, RT83, RT84, RT85). You may be wondering what is different about these turntables and how they compare to the original Fluance RT80 and RT81 Record Players.
While looking similar, there are actually numerous improvements ‘under the hood’ over the RT80 and RT81 in ...
What Is Off-Center Pressing? Off-center pressing is essentially when the spindle hole in the center of the album is not properly aligned to the center of the grooves. Not all records are produced to equal quality standards. Without proper alignment, the needle is unable to track in the grooves and may cause it to wobble back and forth between the groove. Depending on how skewed the center hole...
Turntable VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) is the angle in which the tonearm and stylus meet the record being played. The reason for this angle is two-fold. First, it causes less wear on the stylus by taking off the direct pressure which would occur if the VTA was incorrectly set. More importantly, the record was cut at an angle with the intent of being played back with a stylus set at a certain a...
Auto Stop DefinedAuto stop, also known as auto shut off, uses a system to halt the record from spinning once it has finished playing, rather than continuing to wear at the stylus. The stylus remains in the blank lock groove at the end of the LP. Not to be confused with an auto-return, which means the record would stop spinning and the tonearm would raise and revert to its starting position.Ther...
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario – April 11, 2019 – Fluance, engineers of serious performance, audiophile-approved home theater systems and speakers, launches the
Modern electronics offer a variety of options for the audio enthusiast who demands only the best for their home stereo system. It might be simple enough for anyone to play a song with their laptop, tablet, or smartphone, but a real audiophile recognizes the difference in quality when using a designated sound system. A great system can play music from a variety of sources, but the turntable is t...
Whether you’re an existing or budding audio professional or simply want to get a good music system, it’s important to know the differences in your speaker options when deciding what is best for your needs. Today’s recording professionals may opt for dedicated monitor speakers when crafting high-quality studio beats, but a home stereo speaker set may have unique features that are desired for cas...
