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Walnut turntable with clear acrylic platter, silver tonearm and cartridge, isolation feet

Fluance

Fluance RT85W Turntable Walnut Ortofon 2M Blue Acrylic Platter

SKU CH-5Z6W-ZHQBF

Belt-drive turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, acrylic platter and speed control motor for 0.07% wow and flutter

  • Product typeTurntable
  • Product colorBrown
  • Product weight16.76 lb (7.6 kg)
  • Warm analog sound from pure vinyl playback
  • Detailed resolution via Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge
  • Tighter bass from high-density acrylic platter
  • Consistent speed with 0.07% wow and flutter
  • Stable isolation using solid wood plinth and damping feet

Reference Turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue

The Fluance RT85W is a belt-drive turntable built for listeners who want high-fidelity vinyl playback. It ships with an Ortofon 2M Blue elliptical cartridge factory-mounted for detailed resolution. A heavy acrylic platter and isolated motor work together to lower wow and flutter to 0.07%. The solid walnut plinth adds mass and visual warmth to a dedicated listening room.

Verify Phono Stage and Cartridge Compatibility

Your amplifier or receiver must provide a moving-magnet phono input or you will need a separate phono preamp, as none is included. The Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge requires a standard 1/2-inch mount and typical tracking force range, so confirm your tonearm can accommodate it. Ensure you have space for the 16.76 lbs chassis and a stable, level surface to prevent speed instability.

Acrylic Platter and Isolation Feet for Daily Use

The high-density acrylic platter damps resonance for tighter bass and clearer midrange during extended sessions. Adjustable vibration-isolation feet decouple the plinth from shelf vibrations, preserving micro-dynamic detail. The speed control motor maintains consistent velocity without manual adjustment. Walnut wood construction resists wear while complementing traditional furniture.

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Price $398.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 456 comparable items (median $222.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFluance
Model nameRT85 W
Part numberRT85 W
Product typeTurntable
Product colorBrown
Size & build
Product weight16.76 lb (7.6 kg)

Questions about this item

Does the Fluance RT85W come with a phono preamp or do I need to buy one separately?

The turntable includes the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, acrylic platter, speed-control motor and isolation feet; a phono preamp is not included and must be purchased separately.

What is the difference between the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge on this model and other cartridges Fluance fits to its turntables?

The 2M Blue uses an elliptical diamond stylus that gives improved linearity, higher channel separation and lower distortion compared with entry-level spherical cartridges.

How audible is the 0.07% wow and flutter figure when I am listening to records?

At 0.07% the speed variation is well below the threshold of hearing, so pitch stays stable and music sounds natural without detectable wobble.

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