Fluance RT85
Hi-fi turntables · 2019–present In production
$550 US reference price
Top of the standard Fluance range: the RT84 platform with upgraded isolation and the 2M Blue nude-elliptical stylus.
US reviewers' pick for best sub-$500 turntable; UK availability is via import.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | semi-automatic |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Blue |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | acrylic |
| Tonearm | S-shaped aluminium |
| Wow & flutter | <0.07% |
| Dimensions | Product page lists 16.5 x 6 x 14.25 in; manual gives 16.5 x 5.5 x 13.75 in. |
| Weight | 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) |
| Finishes | Natural Walnut, Piano Black, White Gloss |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer's warranty + lifetime customer support |
| Years | 2019–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue · replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Blue · around $219.
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Retailer searches
3 US retailers stock Fluance — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | View at Walmart ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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