We absolutely LOVE our new Fluance RT85 turntable. The sound quality and clarity is unbelievable. We've would highly recommend this turntable, it's a great value and high quality!!

I purchased this turntable recently as I am looking to get back in the vinyl hobby after many years. Set up was easy; the acrylic platter looks great against the walnut finish on the plinth. The build quality feels solid. What I am still waiting for is the "wow" factor from the sound. It could very well be my set up or something that I am missing. I have it connected to Denon AVR X7200WA which has a built in phono stage, and it is not bad based on my prior experience using it with a much cheaper turntable. But the combination of RT-85 with my AVR has left me "underwhelmed". Again, so many people giving good reviews to this turntable can't be wrong, so it most likely is some "user error" at my end. I will continue to tweak the settings and see how it goes. I am not yet ready to give up. Good luck to me!

RT85 arrived very well packed. Setting up the turntable was a breeze. Great looking table, love the acrylic platter, walnut plinth is gorgeous. Sound is crisp connected to B&W 600 series towers via Yamaha receiver.

I purchased a walnut RT85 as the centre-piece of a new system for a cottage - a place that somehow seems to suit listing to vinyl records by the fire when there is a chill, or windows open on warm summer evenings. Like many others, after a little research I recognised the great style and value the RT85 offers. It was run in over the winter on an unexceptional system at home before being moved to the cottage. It is now feeding a NAD D3045 Amplifier and Mies S1 speakers (I’m reluctant to buy speakers on -line) on Kanto stands – everything bought on sale to make the budget stretch, and all Canadian brands to boot. The result is exactly as hoped –warm, detailed, spatially expansive music (mostly jazz) that makes me happy. We now miss having the turntable and records at home – so another RT85 may be in our future.

Love the turntable! Looks and sounds great. Shipping was very fast.

Everything about this turntable is fantastic! The look, build quality, and most importantly the SOUND - are all incredible! This table has taken my vinyl collection to the next level - older albums have gained a new life, and newer releases have even more clarity and presence. If you are on the fence about picking up this product, trust me that you will not regret it. With my previous turntable I feel like you could always tell I was playing a record - it sounded a bit muffled and distant, but with the RT85 I feel like I’m in the same room as the artist. Beat Father’s Day gift ever!

very good sound quality output

After a solid week of research on into $300-600 entry level audiophile turntables (Pro-Ject, Denon, AT, U-Turn) the Fluance RT85 simply offered the best set of features/upgrades at the best price. I've now had it for 2 weeks and am 100% satisfied with my decision. It sound wonderful, feels sturdy and looks great (I chose the walnut version) alongside my late 70's Pioneer SX-780. Setup took about 15mins and was pretty straightforward.

The RT85 is a fantastic turn table. It was easy to set up and the sound is out of this world. The only minor issue is I wish the queuing and locking system was a sturdier,buy this certainly does not effect the quality of the table. The sales personnel were top notch and I certainly can't complain about shipping since I received it the next day. Do not hesitate to purchase this table,no need for outrageously priced tables.

This is a great product for the money. Which I would have bought it sooner.

Old school here at 65 years old.
Retired and ran across a crate of vinyl and decided I needed to have a hobby so I started shopping around and read review after review an saw a vast range of prices but one thing was consistent in the $500 - $1000 range and the RT85 got rave reviews and I put together the cartridge cost and platter cost and thought belt drive, three legs, and a gorgeous look so it was a no brainier for me.
I took the plunge and have to say this table rocks!
I hadn't owned any gear since the mid sixties so the bar was high and Fluance was a home run for my budget and ear.
My kid has spent some bucks on his setup and admitted to my wife that Dad's setup sounded better that his and he laid out the big bucks on his!
Couldn't be happier and that cost ration can't be beat!

great player that doesn't cost thousands

Excellent turntable! Excellent Directions!
White gloves for assembly was sheer genius.
Planning to buy one for my son and daughter-in-law
as a gift, too!

Beautiful record played with top notch sound...some assembly required but nothing that even someone new to record players couldn’t handle. I definitely recommend the rt85!

Canadian made, beautiful mechanics and finish for a little more than the price of the cartridge. This introductory level turntable is an incredible value proposition with a beautiful finish that adds class to any room