Fluance RT85N
Hi-fi turntables · 2022–present In production
$550 US reference price
Variant of the RT85 that swaps the Ortofon 2M Blue for a Nagaoka MP-110 moving magnet cartridge, with the tonearm mounted 0.5 mm higher to suit the Nagaoka's tracking angle. Acrylic platter, servo speed control, auto-stop, no built-in preamp.
The only mainstream sub-$600 US deck factory-fitted with the cult-favorite Nagaoka MP-110.
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 | manual (auto-stop) |
| Cartridge included | Nagaoka MP-110 |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | acrylic |
| Tonearm | S-type aluminum (raised for Nagaoka VTA) |
| Wow & flutter | 0.07% |
| Dimensions | 16.5 x 5.5 x 13.75 in |
| Weight | 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) |
| Finishes | walnut, piano black, piano white |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Years | 2022–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Nagaoka MP-110 · replacement stylus: JN-P110 · around $89.
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| 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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