I remember walking into a friend's house 3 years back, the smell of aged wood and the sight of colorful album covers catching my attention. There, in the corner of the room, stood a turntable, with an eye-catching finish and minimal look. But let me tell you it wasn't just playing music; it was commanding the entire room. Today, many houses across North America are inclined to vinyl trends and ...
In the audiophile world, where every nuance counts, the placement of your turntable is a crucial factor that often gets overlooked. It's not just about aesthetics; it's about extracting every drop of sound excellence from your beloved records. At Fluance, our commitment to audio perfection doesn't end when our turntables leave the factory; it extends to ensuring you experience the pinnacle of a...
There are numerous materials used by turntable manufacturers for the construction of the turntable platter - the platter being the spinning surface your record sits on. The choice of material for the platter has numerous performance and playback ramifications. Popular materials you will see include: plastic, steel, aluminum, glass, MDF, acrylic and others. In this article we will review the ben...
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 ...
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 ...
Not only are vinyl records back, but they've returned with a vengeance: they're even starting to out-sell digital downloads in the United States and around the world. Now we know for the die-hard fans they never left, but for many, vinyl records are a new music discovery. With that new discovery comes a slew of terms and info to digest.One big question someone new to the hobby might ask is:What...
