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Fluance RT85 turntable in bamboo finish with two floorstanding speakers

Fluance

Fluance RT85BPAI81W Turntable System with Ortofon 2M Blue, 150W Speakers, Lucky Bamboo

SKU CH-5XDM-2VSSR

Complete vinyl system with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, 150W powered floorstanding speakers and integrated phono preamp for pure analog sound

  • Product typeTurntable
  • Product colorBamboo
  • Product weight77.11 lb (35 kg)
  • Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge delivers pure analog sound
  • Servo motor and acrylic platter ensure accurate speed stability
  • 150W Class D amplifier powers room-filling floorstanding speakers
  • PA10 phono preamp provides RIAA-equalized line-level output
  • Bluetooth streaming adds wireless convenience to vinyl playback

Complete Vinyl System

The Fluance RT85BPAI81W bundles a reference turntable, PA10 phono preamp and a pair of powered floorstanding speakers into one package. An Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge comes factory-mounted on the S-type tonearm. The system is aimed at listeners who want a ready-to-play analog source with integrated amplification. No separate receiver or external phono stage is required.

Sustained Playback Stability

A servo-controlled belt-drive motor keeps the platter at precise speed across an entire album side. The high-mass MDF plinth and acrylic platter add inertia that resists wow and flutter during long sessions. Three-point isolation feet decouple the chassis from shelf vibrations that can accumulate over time. The PA10 preamp maintains RIAA-equalised output without drift as the cartridge warms.

Thermal And Acoustic Behaviour

Class D amplification in each Ai81 speaker delivers 150 watts while running cooler than traditional designs. The floorstanding enclosures use neodymium drivers that move air efficiently at moderate listening levels. Cabinet construction and internal bracing suppress panel resonance so mechanical noise stays low. The turntable’s own motor and bearing remain inaudible from the listening position.

How it compares

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Price $1,060.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 456 comparable items (median $222.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFluance
Model nameRT85BPAI81 W
Part numberRT85BPAI81 W
Product typeTurntable
Product colorBamboo
Size & build
Product weight77.11 lb (35 kg)

Questions about this item

Does the 150 W Class D amplifier run hot or make fan noise during long listening sessions?

The Ai81 tower speakers use a 150 W Class D amplifier; Class D designs generate less heat than traditional amplifiers and the cabinets have no fan, so they stay cool and silent even during extended play.

What must I already own to start playing records with this system?

Nothing extra is required — the bundle includes the RT85 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, PA10 phono preamp, Ai81 powered floorstanding speakers and all interconnect cables; just add your vinyl.

Can I keep using my older turntable alongside the RT85 through the same Ai81 speakers?

Yes — the PA10 preamp provides a line-level output you can feed to the Ai81 speakers, so a second turntable with its own phono stage or a vintage unit with a built-in preamp can share the same speaker pair.

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