I have had a RT81 for the last 3 years & am planning on moving up to the RT85 this year / Is there another turntable brand I should consider in the $500 range?
Please answer! I’ve been looking to do some vinyl videos and wondered how you got your record player to go extra slow for the montages, like in your reasons to collect vinyl short.
@@AshRecordReview Hey! Actually I just filmed the record player in 60 fps and slowed the footage down in editing. So it's not actually spinning that slow in real life haha. Hope that helps!
I was honestly expecting this turntable to cost somwhere around $500 because of all the neat features it has, so it was surprised to see that it only cost $299! I'll definitely consider upgrading to this when I have the money! 👍
LP60XBT owner here. 3 years old now, working great. Fulfilled it's promise by upgrading the conical stylus with LP Gear's elliptical, specially made for turntables like this which is something people like Jarrett and Paul Rigby recommend. This Fluance is beautiful, it's got to be said. I think this is Jarrett's upgraded turntable after his built like a tank LP120. Thanks for the Christmas recommendations Jarrett, I see the LP60X and this Fluance always make your list, and for good reason.
I have the Audio Technica, Lp-120x USB, I chose it years ago from watching your videos, and it's still working great. By the way, I don't want to buy another turntable lol
@@vinyleyezz Yep, the turntable is still working great, I probably don't have as many records, I have over 250, mostly Classic Rock from the 60 70 and '80s
Would you recommend the alp-120x usb I’ve been hearing a lot of different reviews on it I’m trying to find my starter turntable, I’m rather choosing between this and fluance
I see in the background that you have "The Worst of Jefferson Airplane" and "The Best of Sade" on the wall. I also have them both on vinyl. Great albums! P.S. Your videos made setting up my Audio-Technica 120 so easy. Thank you.
I'me really digging the blue acrylic mat I replaced the felt with on my LP60X. I find there to be more clarity in sound. Bass, midrange and high frequencies all seem just that bit more pronounced and cleaner with the acrylic. Of course, this Fluance is a step above, but a lot of decent starter turntables always have a bit more capacity for making replacements to optimise performance, and the 60X is definitely one of them.
Thanks for the summary. Only suggestion is that , given the RT 82 is currently listed for the same price, a comparison would have realy been valuable .
I just purchased the RT81. Not the +. Also I needed decent shelf speakers so picked up those as well. Although this is a lower model, I really have enjoyed it so far. It did not come with all those bells and whistles as the one here does. I’ve been having some issues with the tracking properly on certain albums. I did not know about aligning the needle cartridge so I will be on top of that today.
Had my eye on one of these for a while but I'm just not a fan of belt drive. Too fussy, and I don't think it gives that much of an advantage over a proper direct drive when you take into account maintenance for the belt and such. Although, I do like that Fluance doesn't require you to reposition the belt to change speeds. I like that swanky acrylic platter on the 85, too. Basically it comes down to the cart, and that's what you're really paying for with the Fluance -- the VM95E with headshell is 100 dollars by itself so that should give a good idea of what you're getting. I had to take my 45 year-old Technics SL-1300 offline for some maintenance and upgrades and I chose the Audio-Technica AT-LP5X to replace it as my daily driver. A great deck and now I have something that will do easy vinyl rips if I want to.
Please do a video just on the earth cable and options available to earth the turntable. I use a vintage amplifier which does have an earth terminal i can screw my cable into, unfortunately my modern audio technica LP120XUSB turntable cable has one of those 2 fork spade type connectors which is not compatible with the earth terminal on the back of my vintage amp. I have tried to connect it anyway but it doesn't work. I think the earth stopped working on this amp years ago. My work around is to occasionally touch the earth terminal to pipe work in my home or the screw holding the power face plate to the wall to cancel the buzz. If i leave the earth cable connected the buzz builds and builds. So i leave it disconnected until it starts to buzz which may take a few days, tap the terminal once or twice on a pipe or the face plate screw, and it cancels the buzz I know this sounds ridiculous, im 55 and have always had a turntable all my life, but this crazy method does work, however I'd like a permanent less fussy solution.
I have to ask, and no, this is not intended to be a negative comment in any way.... within the 1st minute, you showed the head shell with worn out screw heads. Is this how it came, or a product of adjustment prior to posting this video? Cheers and thanks for the upload. I'm looking into this record player based on what I have heard about it... Edit: called the head shell "the cartridge" by accident..
I like them all but I noticed something about this one here they cheeped out on the cables! When I got my RT-82 They gave ne heavy duty ones! Hmm! Did you notice this V-Eyezz?
Please help, my setup is not giving me any sound from my Fluance RT 83. I also have a separate preamp and a Denon AVR 683 that has no phono input. Thanks Paul
Hey Paul! Got your messages, thank you for your patience. You said you have the following setup: Fluance RT83, a Moukey Amp, and a Denon AVR 683 Receiver. The reason you're not hearing any sound coming out of your Denon receiver, is because there is no preamp in your setup. From what I've found online, The Moukey is a Stereo 2 Channel Amplifier, not a Preamp. So basically, you have 2 amps and no preamp in the setup. Also the Fluance RT83 doesn't come with a built-in preamp either, unless you buy one from them separately. So if you just swap the Moukey Amp, with a Simple Fluance PA10 Preamp, and then connect it to the LINE INPUT on your Denon Receiver, you'll be good to go! After that you'll hear the music loud and clear! Good luck!
Yes but the elliptical stylus is better than cone in my opinion and it also helps to make up for older records that may have a lot of Ware an elliptical stylus May sound better.
I have a separate headphone amplifier that is also then connected to an RCA splitter that is also connected to my powered speakers. Both of those outputs are connected by the splitter and then the splitter goes to the turntable via RCA as well. Hope that helps!
No auto-return... And it's really better. No chances of breaking. And you have to consider the features vs the price of the Fluance turntables. No better choice. I have the RT85N, and I am very satisfied.
@@christianlaroche8268 thank you for the response. It is a nice turntable. I was asking this question for my friend. I just bought an AT120 last week and it doesn’t have auto stop or return. My friend wanted to get the same turntable, but decided against it after finding out it doesn’t have that. We talked about this one, but auto return is a big thing for him as he’s not always near his turntable when it gets to the runout.
@@lesfoster4127 You're welcome! Since there is auto-stop (everything will stop and all will be good, no mess or damages), I don't get what auto-return would add, but it's your friend's choice.
Hello vinyl eyez , are you running out of ideas on your vlogs?i saw this video already, i think you should reformat or change your vlog name, because there are limited topics about vinyl. To all of your detractors don’t mind them, if they dont have anything good to say about your vlog , they might as well don’t watch your videos. Bro you have to research and think of other topics, i feel like your videos are just the same, nothing personal just a suggestion.
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I have had a RT81 for the last 3 years & am planning on moving up to the RT85 this year / Is there another turntable brand I should consider in the $500 range?
The RT85 is the BEST Turntable value for that price. I love mine.@@JimmyV1530
@@vinyleyezz I have been doing my homework in that price range & I keep coming back to the RT85 / thanks so much for your input.
Please answer! I’ve been looking to do some vinyl videos and wondered how you got your record player to go extra slow for the montages, like in your reasons to collect vinyl short.
@@AshRecordReview Hey! Actually I just filmed the record player in 60 fps and slowed the footage down in editing. So it's not actually spinning that slow in real life haha. Hope that helps!
Bought the RT81+ over the holidays... am NOT disappointed.... excellent quality
@@BONSCOTTII how much did u get it for ?
I own the Fluance RT-85, and I think it's terrific. The RT-81+ is likely a great entry-level turntable, too. Fluance = Quality & Value.
@@TBNTX which do you think is better of the two
@@erickhernandez1259 The RT-85 is better, but the results are seriously diminishing. The 81+ is way better value.
Yup. I have that exact RT81. Trashed the Crosley I had bought out of ignorance.
you made the right choice :)
Still working good for you? Or would you have rather got somthing else
@@staacked1978 Still goin...
Listening to you talk about this particular model I'm very impressed I do believe I'm going to get one thank you very much for this video.
You’re going to love it!
I was honestly expecting this turntable to cost somwhere around $500 because of all the neat features it has, so it was surprised to see that it only cost $299! I'll definitely consider upgrading to this when I have the money! 👍
I just got that turntable because of your Christmas video. Really been loving it!
No direct feed sound test? Would love to have heard it!
I currently own 2 turntables, but after watching this, I just might wanna get this. Thanks. 😊
Green on Red, Clarksville from the Killer inside me album
❤ I have the original rt81 and it too sounds wonderful I have it in the beautiful Walnut finish with the original AT95 e cartridge
LP60XBT owner here. 3 years old now, working great. Fulfilled it's promise by upgrading the conical stylus with LP Gear's elliptical, specially made for turntables like this which is something people like Jarrett and Paul Rigby recommend. This Fluance is beautiful, it's got to be said. I think this is Jarrett's upgraded turntable after his built like a tank LP120. Thanks for the Christmas recommendations Jarrett, I see the LP60X and this Fluance always make your list, and for good reason.
I just set up my Audio Technica At-lpw50pb I can't wait to try it out
awesome! hope you enjoy it!
I have the Audio Technica, Lp-120x USB, I chose it years ago from watching your videos, and it's still working great.
By the way, I don't want to buy another turntable lol
That turntable is built like a TANK! No need to upgrade because It's a solid workhorse for sure :)
@@vinyleyezz Yep, the turntable is still working great, I probably don't have as many records, I have over 250, mostly Classic Rock from the 60 70 and '80s
Would you recommend the alp-120x usb I’ve been hearing a lot of different reviews on it I’m trying to find my starter turntable, I’m rather choosing between this and fluance
i have never heard you say stylus, without saying "or record needle" after. keep up the great videos
I see in the background that you have "The Worst of Jefferson Airplane" and "The Best of Sade" on the wall. I also have them both on vinyl. Great albums!
P.S. Your videos made setting up my Audio-Technica 120 so easy. Thank you.
I bought this turntable based on your video alone! Thank you for all the details!
Such a comfy channel
Hi vinyl eyezz I love your reviews, which are always accurate and honest with your opinions.❤❤❤❤
I'me really digging the blue acrylic mat I replaced the felt with on my LP60X. I find there to be more clarity in sound. Bass, midrange and high frequencies all seem just that bit more pronounced and cleaner with the acrylic. Of course, this Fluance is a step above, but a lot of decent starter turntables always have a bit more capacity for making replacements to optimise performance, and the 60X is definitely one of them.
shape of my heart - sting as song of the day
Thanks for the summary. Only suggestion is that , given the RT 82 is currently listed for the same price, a comparison would have realy been valuable .
I just purchased the RT81. Not the +. Also I needed decent shelf speakers so picked up those as well. Although this is a lower model, I really have enjoyed it so far. It did not come with all those bells and whistles as the one here does. I’ve been having some issues with the tracking properly on certain albums. I did not know about aligning the needle cartridge so I will be on top of that today.
I believe the cartridge is the heart and brains of the turntable, and the AT-VM95E is very accurate and worthwhile.
I just got the 81+ as my first record player in December and i love it. Might upgrade the cartridge to the 95EN just for fun
I just bought this turntable. Wondering if speaker stands are a good investment for my setup?
I’m really considering on upgrading my at lp60x to this
Had my eye on one of these for a while but I'm just not a fan of belt drive. Too fussy, and I don't think it gives that much of an advantage over a proper direct drive when you take into account maintenance for the belt and such. Although, I do like that Fluance doesn't require you to reposition the belt to change speeds. I like that swanky acrylic platter on the 85, too. Basically it comes down to the cart, and that's what you're really paying for with the Fluance -- the VM95E with headshell is 100 dollars by itself so that should give a good idea of what you're getting. I had to take my 45 year-old Technics SL-1300 offline for some maintenance and upgrades and I chose the Audio-Technica AT-LP5X to replace it as my daily driver. A great deck and now I have something that will do easy vinyl rips if I want to.
Please do a video just on the earth cable and options available to earth the turntable. I use a vintage amplifier which does have an earth terminal i can screw my cable into, unfortunately my modern audio technica LP120XUSB turntable cable has one of those 2 fork spade type connectors which is not compatible with the earth terminal on the back of my vintage amp. I have tried to connect it anyway but it doesn't work. I think the earth stopped working on this amp years ago. My work around is to occasionally touch the earth terminal to pipe work in my home or the screw holding the power face plate to the wall to cancel the buzz. If i leave the earth cable connected the buzz builds and builds. So i leave it disconnected until it starts to buzz which may take a few days, tap the terminal once or twice on a pipe or the face plate screw, and it cancels the buzz
I know this sounds ridiculous, im 55 and have always had a turntable all my life, but this crazy method does work, however I'd like a permanent less fussy solution.
I have to ask, and no, this is not intended to be a negative comment in any way.... within the 1st minute, you showed the head shell with worn out screw heads. Is this how it came, or a product of adjustment prior to posting this video?
Cheers and thanks for the upload. I'm looking into this record player based on what I have heard about it...
Edit: called the head shell "the cartridge" by accident..
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thank you for watching!
Wonder if anyone tested 81+ vs 82 since they are the same price. Wonder which one is better value in the long term.
I like them all but I noticed something about this one here they cheeped out on the cables! When I got my RT-82 They gave ne heavy duty ones! Hmm! Did you notice this V-Eyezz?
Please help, my setup is not giving me any sound from my Fluance RT 83. I also have a separate preamp and a Denon AVR 683 that has no phono input. Thanks Paul
Hey Paul! Got your messages, thank you for your patience. You said you have the following setup: Fluance RT83, a Moukey Amp, and a Denon AVR 683 Receiver. The reason you're not hearing any sound coming out of your Denon receiver, is because there is no preamp in your setup. From what I've found online, The Moukey is a Stereo 2 Channel Amplifier, not a Preamp. So basically, you have 2 amps and no preamp in the setup. Also the Fluance RT83 doesn't come with a built-in preamp either, unless you buy one from them separately. So if you just swap the Moukey Amp, with a Simple Fluance PA10 Preamp, and then connect it to the LINE INPUT on your Denon Receiver, you'll be good to go! After that you'll hear the music loud and clear! Good luck!
wow i thought it was gonna be more expensive
I have the audio technica, lp60x, does that still count as being an “upgrade?”
@@stevenbrown3249maybe but the audio technica is still really good so i would stick with it as long as possible tbh
I’ve been thinking about buying this turn table for a little while, but I don’t know what speakers to get. Do you have any recommendations under $250?
Im wondering why the auto stop is a switch and not an always-on option
Is the RT81+ worth it over the RT81 price wise, The only difference is the cartridge right?
Yes but the elliptical stylus is better than cone in my opinion and it also helps to make up for older records that may have a lot of Ware an elliptical stylus May sound better.
Should i get a Orbit Basic (gen 2) or Fluance RT81+? New to this. budget 150-250$ And what speakers should i get? Don't want to spend that much.
Can i get this in the UK as can only find RT81? Thanks
Any recommendations on speakers? ❤️🎼
@@melissar66 I love my Klipsch speakers
To use headphones with this turntable, do you need to connect to an amplifier or receiver?
I have a separate headphone amplifier that is also then connected to an RCA splitter that is also connected to my powered speakers. Both of those outputs are connected by the splitter and then the splitter goes to the turntable via RCA as well.
Hope that helps!
I know you said this turntable has auto stop, does it auto return at the end of the album?
No auto-return... And it's really better. No chances of breaking. And you have to consider the features vs the price of the Fluance turntables. No better choice.
I have the RT85N, and I am very satisfied.
@@christianlaroche8268 thank you for the response. It is a nice turntable. I was asking this question for my friend.
I just bought an AT120 last week and it doesn’t have auto stop or return. My friend wanted to get the same turntable, but decided against it after finding out it doesn’t have that.
We talked about this one, but auto return is a big thing for him as he’s not always near his turntable when it gets to the runout.
@@lesfoster4127
You're welcome!
Since there is auto-stop (everything will stop and all will be good, no mess or damages), I don't get what auto-return would add, but it's your friend's choice.
Dang i might have to upgrade
Can this turnable be compatible with Marshall Action II?
Can you please get the Polar express vinyl record
Song for the day- These Walls by Kendrick Lamar
Love the videos btw :)
Aright
Surfin’ Bird by The Trashmen
Another brick in the wall - Pink Floyd
Please get the Polar express vinyl
It can take some time to gather some equipment. I’ve been at it, for decades ….home and vehicle, and it’s hobby
I have a good song of the day. Song: Master of Tides Artist: Lindsey Stirling
Song of the day
Purple rain - prince
Wishbone Ash - Sometime World
CD's sound so much better than vinyl. 😮
Is there another brand, Influence or
Flatulence? 😊
Get a 70's/80's turntable. More functions and stability and peak TT tech. Try a Sony PSX-60.
I still say that green stylus is the worst ever made yuk
Hello vinyl eyez , are you running out of ideas on your vlogs?i saw this video already, i think you should reformat or change your vlog name, because there are limited topics about vinyl. To all of your detractors don’t mind them, if they dont have anything good to say about your vlog , they might as well don’t watch your videos. Bro you have to research and think of other topics, i feel like your videos are just the same, nothing personal just a suggestion.
Fully automatic quartz-locked direct drive that mutes during the automatic cycle is the only acceptable configuration for me. Peace.
Belt drive…Im out!
Looks class I've a AT lp120 and my upgrade will be a rega p3 any chance of rega reviews?
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