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I bought the Rt-85 several months ago after doing a lot of research ...what I really liked about the RT-85 was ther three feet and head shell ..easy levelling and changing cartridges...at my age of nearly 85 this will be the last TT I will buy and I am very,very happy with it
Definitely good features.
Paul, I agree with about the three adjustable feet. It made leveling the turntable so much easier. Using the included bubble level, mine was good to go in just a few minutes. Additionally, Fluance pre-aligns the cartridges in the heads hell before the turntable was shipped. Very cool. I'm turning 70 years of age come May, and I've never owned a finer turntable.
Right on brother, keep'em spinning
I have Project RPM 3 with a Hana EL MC cartridge. I love it, the design is very good. The motor is not attached to the plinth, but sets in hole to position it properly. The tonearm is 10 1/2" s style arm. It sounds fantastic. It is also very upgradable. I like the sound of the table and cartridge together.
I was thinking about getting a Fluance turntable. When I read up on them, I learned that some people were having issues with the bearings seizing. Not wanting to take that kind of chance, I decided to go with the Audio-Technica ATLP 120 X USB. I thought the cartridge it shipped with was good, no complaints at all with it. But when I had the chance I purchased an Ortofon 2M Red. Oh Boy, there is a difference. I have not used the on board pre-amp. After everything else the ATLP 120 X USB does what it should; and what I want it to do, it does a good job playing vinyl records.
Project deserve more credit. They were making new turntable models when nearly everyone else had completely stopped making them. They are partially responsible for the vinyl revival in my opinion. 15 years ago just about the only tt you could buy on the uk high street, apart from the crazy high end offerings came from project.
I just got a Crosley but I had it modded to put on a Sumiko Moonstone cartridge and I have it hooked up to my computer speakers. Really high fidelity. My OG Blue Note records sound really great.
C6 or C8 model?
have had several turntables,have a thorens td318 which is almost 40yrs old and still going,have a project debut esprit fairly good for the money i guess.did have a rega p3 which is a great sounding turntable well made as well,now my main deck is a michell gyro se and that is an amazing piece of engineering
I have a fluance rt81, love it.
I just got a used one 2 weeks ago, my 1st turntable. I'll use it for a bit and see if I feel the need to upgrade. FYI Fluance sells a heavier weight so you can use heavier cartridges, or you can use a lighter headshell.
@@moniack mine goes up to 3.5 grams, i dont think you would want any cartridges beyond that. mine is a at95e it tracks at 2grams.
@@frankdawsonjr The Ortofon cartridges actually weigh more so the lighter counter weight doesn't quite work.
@@moniack got ya, didnt know that!!
I had a rt85 before i switched up to a rega p6. it was a good starter turntable that provided excellent value for the price but the weak link was or is definitely the tone arm
I have Denon DP 300F in silver to match my harman/kardon and I like it. It's good, cheap, has all the functions, automatic fully. I'm still happy and there is not much fully automatic and also not much silver ones out there, so that was the only one I found. I would recommend it.
I've kept all my old turntables, The AR Turntable with a Linn Basik Plus arm, Braun PS-500 (designed by Dieter Rams and built like a tank), and my first good turntable, from the '70s, a Philips GA-212.
Hey Frank, great vid.I have a technics SL 3200 with an acrylic platter and ortofon blue cartridge. Love it!! Sounds great in my record room with all my other gear.
2M blue instead of om10 is quite a step up (enough so that a casual listener will hear a clear improvement, but you can upgrade that om10 with a stylus40 and get very close. Of course, the 2M blue also allows for a stylus upgrade, but I'm not so sure this turntable would be worth such an upgrade.
I have an at120usb with the ortofon 2m red, upgraded counter weight, and cork plater. I've had it for 4 years or so and haven't had any issues with it so far.
I have a project evo and I'm happy with it but not gonna lie Frank u make me wanna try a technics of some sort
I've a pro ject essential and a debut edition.Great turntables .
I'm with you on the Technics, I have a SL 1210G and absolutely love it. I've had a few TT, an Orbit, Pioneer PLX1000, a 1210GR, the one current/new table I'd really like to try out is U-Turns newest model, the Orbit Theory, at $1000 it sure seems to offer a lot of bang for your buck.
RT85 works well easy set up.
I have two 1200s that I've had for over 25 years and I can't see anytime soon getting anything else
1200s will outlive us all...
Last may I got that technics C turntable. It’s the 1500c in the states apparently. It came with ortfon red. I didn’t like the auto lift . If you had a 33 with a small runout groove it would jerk up , 45s too. The quality was a little cheaper imo than a 1200etc. I took it back and payed up for the 1210gr and got the ortofon bronze separately.
I have a Marantz TT-15 S1 and while it’s sure beautiful, I think if I had it to do all over again, I’d just buy a Technics SL1200 or 1500 and be done with it. I hate that the Marantz doesn’t come with a dust cover. I bought an beautiful aftermarket one, but it cost almost $400 and it’s not as convenient as just flipping up a built-in dust cover. I also wish it had a detachable headshell so I could swap cartridges. But it does sound and look great. I just wish I’d done a little more research before taking the plunge. Fluance RT-85 ticks a lot of boxes for very little money. I see why it sells so well.
I have a Victor QL-Y77F and is beasty full auto deck from the Japanese golden era. Beat the crap out of any Fluent or Project ;)
I’m in the market for a new TT and am struggling to decide between the RT85 and Debut Carbon EVO. I like the semi-auto feature on the Fluance and also the better cartridge, but from my research, it appears the ProJect’s interior “guts” might be a bit better. Plus I think I like the to tonearm on it better.
Frank, what would you pick between the two? Thanks.
Cool bro
Technique?
You know you want the Technics TT.. go on spoil yourself .. get it.. you deserve it 😈
Already got two of em and no space of for a third one, otherwise I would've got another one lol
If you have an SL1200 don’t buy the SL100C as it’s a massive downgrade. I had a SL1500C but was a little disappointed although the built in pre amp was quite good as its matched to the 2m Red. I ended up buying an SL1210GR which is far superior.
I’ll never buy pro-ject again. My debut motor buzzes terribly after minimum hours of use.
Wait! What? I've been in a false vinyl culture all this time? Thank God I now have the opportunity to enter the real vinyl culture and get away from this lie I've been living.
:)
With turntables I prefer now the 1970s ones from the golden age of Hi Fi equipment I have a Marantz 6270Q I’m pissed my father in law got from a storage shed a Technics SL-1500 a nice vintage one for FREE with ortofon cartridge 😢 he is not a serious music guy typical old boomer just hears music in a car or on his old crappy stereo Just plays dirty records and cheap etc and worse thing I was helping try set it up and he wants to use a $15 rubbish amp that he bought and I Said it was a insult to the turntable I have said you need a decent restored amp and you have to pay for it He doesn’t deserve it getting it for free and not giving it respect sometimes life aint fair 😢
These new turntables are all equally boring and dull art pieces. There's nothing really interesting in them, while they just pretend to look fancy.
Give me fully automatic, direct drive, quartz locked Sony, Pioneer or Technics or etc... any day over any of these. Linear tracking is a bonus.
I've had my 1974 Technics 1200 since new. My dad purchased it the week I was born. Still use it everyday!
With New Records Prices , they should give everyone a Free Turntable
Free with purchase.. I like that idea :)
Frank, I gotta tell you that your manner and persona makes me feel like I am simply sitting across from you in your vinyl den while listening to you talk about stuff. It is very relaxing and most enjoyable. Props!
There will be a turntable crash just like : Beanie's, video games, those stupid Funko pops, and others.
Alot of things with high ratings on Amazon are by people who don't know any better. The Crosley's are an example. In that regard people need to take reviews with a grain of salt, and don't impulse buy based on "monkey see monkey do". I still use the good old Realistic/RCA Lab-1200 because I hate babysitting Record Play. You will not catch me buying expensive Arsty Fartsy AV equipment.
I’ve had my RT-85 for 4 or 5 years and have no complaints. Mine is in a 10 x 10 room. At high volumes I had major feedback/rumble until I put an IKEA cutting board under it and 4 Sorbothane disks under the cutting board.
Good hack!
I've been eyeing that SL-100C. I've got a AT 540ML that I can put on it. I should probably just pull the trigger.
Acrylic platter is one of the worst material for platter. Even the ultra high end turntable manufacturers have moved away from it, when they realized how lifeless and colored acrylic platters can sound.
I recommend the fluance either one's are good with me can't do no wrong if you want to just change the sound go with the stylus or so many good ones out there but just that's my opinion don't go crazy chasing sounds when these record players give such a good sound but it's up to you but I'mma fluance guy through and through you can't do no wrong and like I said if you want to try to upgrade sounds change the stylist another great video just keep on spinning 😛🤘
I'll take any quartz lock, direct drive turntable from the 80's over those.
I have a pioneer PLX 1000, what a fantastic turntable, be careful on Amazon reviews because a lot of reviews are for other models or manafactures.
I've been spinning on a old school technics sl-5200, sl-6 & a newer AT Soundburger when I need a portable TT. The sl-6 is some cool 80's technology, works like a CD player!
My MM deck is a Sony PS X60 with a Nagaoka MP-110. It is a very nice upper end fully auto that I have less that the price of a Fluance into. My MC deck is a fully manual Sony PS-2251LA with a Denon DA-305 tonearm and Denon DL103 cartridge. I know geography often often plays a role but I find much better value in the used market.
i'd want direct drive, quartz-locked as well as more automatic features (press play and the table moves the stylus to the first song, returns arm to rest at the end of the record, repeat side?)
Hey Frank. Thanks for the vids. I recently upgraded from the Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon to their Debut Pro. I got it for the same price as the EVO, so definitely an awesome deal. I like it better than the Rega P3, that reviewers put in the same class, and it came in at about half the price! With regards to Fluance, I had ordered a set of their speakers years ago, and they weren't even assembled properly. Thankfully, I was able to get a refund on those, and replaced them with the Elac Debut B6's. I've been hesitant to go with anything Fluance ever since. Hopefully, their quality control has gotten better. With regards to Amazon reviews, I wouldn't trust them at all. Just my opinion though. 😉
Love it, couldn't agree with you more ✌️
Have the Fluance RT-83 with an updated acrylic platter. Basically the RT-85 but with a 2m red stylus. Very pleased with the quality.
Good review, Frank. I've owned my RT85 since March of 2019, and I am delighted with mine. If I had any gripes, I'd like it to have a VTA adjustment, and a better tonearm lifter.
I'm rockin' a 70's Technics SL-1600 that's highly modified, running a AT-VM540ML cart/stylus. I have some other vintage decks too, as well as a AT-LP120USB that's modded out.
Dual 701 vintage 1974-5 serviced by Bill of FixMyDual Nagaoka MP200
I have the Technics SL1500C for 3 yrs now.Excellent turntable and your right, I didn't need the built in phono stage as I have a separate phono.
The AT cart on the SL100c can be easily upgraded by changing the stylus of the cart to the AT-VM95ML which is a very good cartridge.
the whole idea behind putting the cheapest AT cart on there is that you'll pay another $150 to upgrade the stylus. AT almost undoubtedly does not charge Technics for the cart.
Came here to say this! I'm very tempted to switch out my Fluance RT85 (currently with the AT-VM95ML) with the Technics SL-100C.
I bought Fluance RT85 because it had all the specs that I was looking for in a new turntable.... of course when you know what you want. it should be perfect.
I know a lot of people are listening to others advice in order to make sure they buy the best on the market.
but you got to know what you need and what you are willing to spend to get it.
that is why I am happy with my purchase ! :)
Pro-Ject X1 with a Nagaoka MP-30 cartridge. Don't have it yet (replacing my Thorens TD160) but looking forward to adding it to my Schiit system.
I’m researching my new TT and learning! So much but I love it! Right Loki g at a direct drive unless someone can convince me otherwise. The Audio Technica AT-LP5X is looking great right now.
IMHO re Fluance vs. Pro-ject: the highest level Fluance is the lowest Pro-ject. Pro-ject TTs go up to ~$8-10K (P10), while nothing from Fluance comes even close. So there is barely any overlap in market segment. I own a VPI super prime scout with a SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC* cartridge. Looking to upgrade to something with two arm option [no, won't buy from Amazon, LOL!]. Bought a Pro-ject about 25 years ago as my first decent TT.
Audio Technica AT-LP140XP. Bought mine back in 2019 when it first came out and been using it ever since. It cost me approx. 500 USD, about the same as RT85.
I even heard people comparing 140 with SL1200 (from those who actually own both) and recommending it for considerably less amount of money. Yes, the Technics will give you better tactile experience than Audio Technica due to superior build quality, but sound-wise the LP140 will give Technics a run for its money. Assuming of course that you pair 140 with decent cartridge and swap the included slip mat for something better. The included AT-XP3 cartridge is fine ... I would even dare to say better than VM95C but alas not audiophile grade, I'm afraid.
Come to think of it, I believe that 140 may be the only turntable from Audio Technica which doesn't have USB and/or the internal pre-amp.
I have owned many, many Technics turntables and was never impressed. Sound was mediocre, but speed consistency was good. Most S shaped tonearms with removable headshells really suffer from not having a rigid coupling of cartridge to tonearm. I think the new Technics are probably amazing, but very expensive. My recommendations would be: Rega P2 or P3, Marantz T15, VPI Scout, or used Linn LP12, or Linn Axis.
Owned two Pro-ject Automatik turntables that were both bought at Costco. The issue was the platter rubbing on the motor pulley with ANY downward pressure in that area. Sometimes, even without pressure, the platter cutout slots would still clip the pulley resulting in a ding, ding noise. It was solvable by slightly pushing down on the platter, 180 degrees from the pulley, but that's something you shouldn't have to do with a new turntable.
I'm now a proud owner of a Fluance RT85, and there's no looking back.
Denon DP-1100 with an Audio-Technica cart. Cant remember the number...it's the orange one. The phono stage in my HK 8490 must suck because after hooking it up and adjusting everything I was hugely disappointed. Bought a Fosi Audio phono pre-amp and connected through an Aux input and it sounds spectacular. Looking at the specs and features of the new brands and models I don't really feel I'm missing anything just sticking with this one.
I own both the Audio Technica LP - 120 & the LP -1240. Can't complain about either. The 1240 is my favorite though. Built great and excellent DD motor. This is as close (if not a direct replacement) as you're going to get to the old SL-1200. The 1200 may just have it b/c of the tone arm. They were better. This is from someone who owned a 1200 back in the day. I have the 120 paired with a Shure m97x cart and the 1240 with the Ortofon Blue.
What I don't get is that today, I haven't seen a belt driven TT with the old thumb adjustable pitch control (am I describing that correctly?). When I was a kid I had (late 70's early 80's) a technicas (maybe audio technica - can't remember that far back, I'm old now - lol) TT in my room that was belt driven with that adjustment. They all came with them (at least the good ones) back then. That is why I can't seem to get myself to buy a belt driven today. Those belts, after sometime, will stretch. Long before they need to be replaced. With that adjustment to could visually see if it was slightly off and correct that with a simple touch. In some of the manuals I read today, they all want you to replace that belt after a year, regardless. I guess that's their way of making sure it stays in pitch, by constantly replacing the belt. Not my idea of a good solution as a replacement for lack of planning by removing a previously standard feature.
My fluance was returned as it did nothing but put out static. It was the latest and I waited a year. How it could be sent that way is ridiculous. I got a music hall instead. Same set up same preamp and equipment. PERFECT. No trust in fluance what so ever. After I returned it they charged my a second time just for fun. 👎
Ah man, that sucks!
Well I bought a AT-LP3BK when it was on sale on Amazon for $170 back in January. I wanted a automatic, but the auto direct drives from the 80's were way too much for me (or were needing major work.) Audio Technica's entry level had no real upgrade path if I wanted a better cart in the future, however the LP3 did. Right now the cart that came with it really dose not sound bad though I will either upgrade the stylus to a LP Gear, or the entire cart to a Ortofon Red.
I have two turntables that I use a lot - Technics SL-1350 ( a stacker, which I use in single play mode) and a JVC QL-A75.
I'd recommend them both, but I have no idea where to tell you to find one.
I have just bought a Project A1 It is full automatic. Actually I was thinking about this and th er audio technica pl 120. I choose the full automatic Project My impression is really very good, I am surprised of the sound quality And you know, it is just plug and play.
HA ha. "Sorting" (and searching for that matter) on Amazon is a bit of a joke. If they want to stuff some other product in the list, they WILL and there's nothing a consumer can do about it.
I bought the Audio Technical ATLP120. It’s fine but it I had to do it again I’d buy an older turntable from the late 70’s that’s made in Japan. Better quality. Main complaints about the AT is the rumble.
I use a Pro-Ject X1 and I don't think i will get another turntable as long as it works. Just want to upgrade the cartridge and maybe the subplatter at some point.. i think you can't go wrong with any Pro-ject turntable (except for the A1 maybe)
I have a fluance.
YOU DO have to move the belt on the pulleys on all but the RT80 and 81 and also the RT82 does have a better motor, starting with the 82 they all have upgraded speed controlled motors - you need to check you facts bro -
For brand new, under $500, I'd definitely go with an Audio Technica AT120. It looks good (in my opinion) it sounds good and it's reliable. Going up to the $1000 USD - I'd personally go with the Technics. They're built better by a company with great tradition. I personally use a Technics 1200G in my main system, a couple of vintage 1200/1210 MKII's in my other systems and an Audio Technica AT120 in my office system.
I just bought a project evo first one I ever got hope I will like it
been a Technics sl1200 and Fluance rt84 fan I will see if this is as great
as them not sure about the anti skate adj I'm use to a knob
I’m sure those all fin turntables but ,for the equivalent money, I would buy a high quality vintage fully automatic turntable. That’s just my opinion though.
FIRST, Amazons search algorithm is pathetic. Taiwan is not "made in china" OM2 is NOT one of ortofons best.
I have the pro-ject debut carbon evo and i would not recommend it to anyone. I will leave upgrades aside and not even mention them even with carbon evo + upgrades i am on rega planar 6 price or technics sl price, but in first year and half 3 motors died out of nowhere and had to be replaced. So if this is best turntable in ~600$ range i really do not want to know how are others then
I have 2 tts… Pro-Ject 1.2 with a Grado Platinum cart. & and Music Hall usb 1 with the dog … a Linn K-9 cart…
What an incredible Cinderella story. This unknown comes outta nowhere to lead the pack at Amazon. The normally reserved Amazon crowd is going wild for this young Cinderella who’s come out of nowhere. Almost a 5 star rating, Fluance gotta be pleased with that. Fluance got all of that one, it looks like a mirac . . . It’s in the hole! IT’S IN THE HOLE!!!
:)
Rega puts a AT3600 on there $1000 dollar turntables for this price you should get a better stylus
Got an old debut 3. Story is, I could never quite tame the motor noise..but almost. Cork matt and upgrade kit. The speedbox hummed. It did have a nice sound tho and at low volume and noisy music..didn't notice it. Now tech 1210mk2 bought newc10 years ago.. but..I might drag debut out again. The technics is silent. No motor noise.
I have a technics sl1200 mk5 & mk7. Also have a vintage technics sl1400 mk1. Love the 1400.
I'm old school. It must have counterweight, anti skate, dampened queing and pitch control
Frank what kind of oil do you use on your spindles some say use heavy weight I use lite machine oil what do you think ?
I have had Marantz TT-15 also have Pioneer PLX 1000 and a Techincs SL 1200MK VII. I live them all.
Ah, yes, a turntable that mostly appeals to the niche group, the vinyl community. 😛
I have the Technics SL1200 MKII. It will be my last turntable.
An RT82 user for a couple of years now. Upgraded to a Shure m91ed cartridge with an original Hi Track stylus.
Brought back memories...We sold the new Technic's direct drives back in the day and they blew the Dual's and the Pioneer's right out of the water...and that went on for years...
Love my Fluance RT85, upgraded from a cheaper Fluance RT81 a few years back and I think it’s a steal at this price point. And looks so nice, easy to use. Only wish the tone arm lever was in a more convenient location, but what do I know. Great video.
Tone arm lever is my only complaint as well.
I just got a used RT81 2 weeks ago. It's my 1st turntable so I'll consider upgrading in the future. So far I'm really liking it. The libraries around me have started vinyl collections which was a motivator. I know the higher RTs have better speed control, and I can get a heavier weight for different cartridges. I'm thinking about the better ML stylus for the AT cartilage that comes on the 81.
I use the built in preamp in my 1500C and it's far better than the phono stage in my Sansui 881, I also tried an ifi zen and couldn't tell the difference.
Love my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo! Solid build quality, simple and easy to operate.
Thanks for the video Frank. I also like the looks of the Technics, but am very happy with my vintage Thorens TD 160 Super. Maybe as a 2nd?
I got fluance over the project as fluance offered more out the door where the project I had to add things and price went way up
To answer your question: I own both a Technics SL-1200G and SL-1200M7L.
I would recommend both, but especially the SL-1200G... it's more expensive, but also on an much higher level of quality and precision.
Looks so nice
IMHO, the RT-81 is the best bang for the bucks.
Love that there is so many good options now. I started with a uturn back when they were a kickstarter start up company. It served me well for about 8 years but when it broke I decided i wanted to rebuild something vintage. I bought a micro seiki bl-51 with an ma-701 tone arm on it. After a rebuild, it absolutely outclasses anything I've ever heard.
A used older SL1200 anytime over all these new ones. Cheers
I've had my rt-85 for a couple of years now. I've had no issues with the table itself. I did not like the 2m blue so I upgraded to an at-vm540ml and it's dare to say perfect now.
Bought the RT-85 to replace a Dual CS 741Q that I had for 25 years. Then after 6 months sold the RT-85 and upgraded to a Mofi Studiodeck wth the Mofi Ultratracker cartridge. At the the same time I also upgraded my phono preamp from a Schiit Mani to a Lounge Audio LCR mkIII Silver. I've bought my last turntable. Now exploring Moving Coil cartridges 😎
Nice upgrade! I recently got the Ultradeck with the Master Tracker cart and am very pleased with it.
MoFi's MC cartridge may be my next cart, for the money it gets good reviews and I think MoFi offers a lot of bang for the buck.
I've got a Rega 2 with a Sumiko Moonstone cart, and for just at $1000 it's not bad, but can't touch the MoFi.
My TT has to be fully automatic . I'm old so that's a deal breaker for me.
I'm surprised no one mention the U Turn turntable by Orbit.
Hey Frank. Man I have to admit I was salivating at that Technics direct drive as well lol! But alas, at nearly $1500CAD, I think my Pioneer PL400 from 1980 works just fine. The only upgrades I've made have been nothing fancy and a long way from audiophile by any stretch, are an acrylic platter, and Audio Technica AT-VM93C cartridge and headshell. I also have recently began using a stabalizer from Audio Technica as well which does in fact improve some of the older and lighter weight vinyl. Whether that is real or perceived, I'm not sure my 50 something yr old ears can say confidently, but on a vintage system that is anything but hi-end, sometimes perception is as good as reality. Good food for thought Frank. Cheers! 🤘🎶🤘
Yeah... not a cheap turntable for sure. Cheers man!
no disrespect toward these tt's i am not a fan of fluance they look very nice but i see a lot of people who review this tt always seem to say this is a solid wood tt ,well they are not first they are made in china and we know how much fluance is making a killing on thes tt's they are an empty box with the typical cheapy motor that all other turntables use 2 small circuit boards ,I will say they look beautifull I mean fantastic but they are charging 500 or more for an empty box so it has a acrylic platter my project has the same it is a solid wood base and it was cheaper ,i have seen a lot of reviewers taking a look at the inside of these basically a motor ,circiut board ,to me thats not solid ,i have seen dual tt's when they take them apart what you see is the solud wood or tipical partical board but you can see how it is routed as to fit the working parts of the TT but the rest is solid wood and some of them are the same or less in price and don't forget u-turn same type of tt belt drive but with a real wood base on some models acrylic platter excellent tone arm set up and depending on what you order it could be the same price or a little lower and made in america ,i am sorry for going off on fluance but i do not like comp that have certain items made in a country that takes advantage of the work force knowing how much cheaper labor is over there and then charging a lot of money for their products when other comp make almost the same item and they are half the pricesome of the other makers have the same piano finish belt drive aluminium platter which is the difference but look just as good,so again i am sorry !!! for my rant ,it is a very fine looking turntable but way too much hype on its greatness , the tuntable i use or turntables are mostly my Dual 1009sk,Dual 1237 belt drive which has surprised me ,i bought this as a curiosity but it has proven to be a surprise in workman ship this tt has impressed me and i never have liked belt drives before ,i also use the garrard at-60 lab series and have the atlp-120 direct drive tt JRo
At least Fluance took the effort to make an empty box.
Plenty turntables don't even have that, like Rega and Uturn turntables, that are simply parts bolted to one square plank.
I've had my Debut Carbon EVO for almost 2 years now (thanks in part to your channel) and I love it! I did make some slight upgrades; I changed out the sub-platter from the plastic to the aluminum one and I upgraded the platter to the acrylic one. I also bought the Sumiko Moonstone stylus (which is just a simple swap) to eventually upgrade the Sumiko Rainier that came with it.
I have the same set up and have been thinking about upgrading to the Moonstone. How do you like the Moonstone and was a big improvement over the Rainer?
@@joeytavarez2093 Believe it or not, I haven't done the Moonstone swap just yet. I still have a bit of life on the Rainier, but I will let you know when I get around to it.
I have an AudioTechnia AT-LP140XP that came with the AT-XP3 DJ cartridge. Not a bad sounding cartridge but I replaced it with the Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML micro linear cartridge and with the built in preamp in my ONKYO TX-NR6100 7.2 Channel A/V Receiver it sounds amazing! I tried my daughter's IFI Zen phono preamp but it paled in comparison to the onkyo's built in preamp. The IFI Zen dulled and rolled off the highs on my system but sounds great on hers. I love bright sharp highs. It's probably the base model Fluance Home Theater speakers that I've used since the early to mid 90's. Their not audiophile but are great for their designed home theater purpose.