Here, we take a first look at the Fluance RT81+ Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable. For more information, visit www.fluance.co... .
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@jrh112542 ай бұрын
Just ordered this TT; very excited to see if it can re-kindle what was once a very important part of my life: listening to my collection of 1000+ LPs.
@quintus82792 ай бұрын
you back, thank goodness, lover your honesty
@matthewsilesky82218 ай бұрын
you helped me a LLOOTTT with my turntable/vinyl journey. Thanks uncle creg (youre like an uncle to me)
@gregcarson34449 ай бұрын
I love my RT85 they really do make a good product.
@sexytasmin10 ай бұрын
Hi Craig another excellent video. The new Fluance RT-81 Plus turntable looks very good and is excellent value at 299 dollars.
@xMidan10 ай бұрын
Good to see you again my guy!
@andypomeroy744710 ай бұрын
I bought my RT85N because of your reviews and my son's recommendation. I've had it for 2 years now. Records that skipped no longer skip. The tracking and build quality for the money is stunning. Looking forward to more videos!
@Rebel966810 ай бұрын
Well of course they'd improve it now after I just plunked down several hundred for a Pioneer DJ PLX500, LOL! I put an acrylic mat on mine as well I got from Hudson HiFi and upgraded the styli from their 3600L clone to an Ortofon 2M red. Ah well, I can still change out cartridges to my AT-VM95SP so I can play 78's as well. But now I'm going to save up for this turntable for my living room system, the Pioneer being in my bedroom. I don't have powered speakers in the house except for subs and my old receiver/amp in my living room doesn't have a dedicated phono input so I'm glad the Fluance has it's own preamp so I won't have to hook up some dinky box with tiny backlit chinese tubes in between it and the receiver/amp. Someday I'll build my own tube amp...Lord knows I have enough antique radio chassis and vintage tubes and transformers to do it with, lol.
@peepingtom5547Ай бұрын
Great that you are back
@geraldcrook95044 ай бұрын
Hi Craig Great to see you back at your best. I always enjoy your straight up take me as i am sort of chats. This video was very enlightening and yes i could here the difference with your 45rpm record the sibilance was there on the Red but the Blue tracked it just fine . I use a record for testing my equipment.And its by weather Report 3rd track Gibralta also the title tune Black Market . I find them very testing and revealing . Anyway back to the point I don't think i can warrant the blue price so im sold on getting the red. But i wish to thank you again for a well put together video. Gerald /South wales UK
@Doctore_Robert6 ай бұрын
Holy Moly! 64K subscribers? I didn't know you could do that in the VC. I'm in!
@TBNTX10 ай бұрын
Another terrific video, Craig. I'm delighted with my Fluance RT-85 and RT-81 turntables. They are well made, and they never disappoint me. The RT-85 is my go-to, but the RT-81 is my back-up.
@jmcdeal95164 ай бұрын
Looking at this model. This was very helpful. Thanks.
@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez7 ай бұрын
Nice to see you active again. I just came across one of your old vids and noticed the recent releases.
@samh4887 ай бұрын
You can’t go wrong with fluance!
@Jammerk4010 ай бұрын
Thanks Craig for another great video! So nice to see you doing video's again
@analoguecity345410 ай бұрын
I've had the RT-84 Model going on three years now, and I'm incredibly please with it! I paired it with "shcitt Mani" and it's like a dream! I treat it like a baby, it is my baby!😅
@81peabody5 ай бұрын
Glad to discover that you're back! We missed you!
@TimWilliamsDFS7 ай бұрын
What a great video. I was stuck on a few different turntable brands and watch a bunch of different videos but THIS video was the most helpful of them all. Thank you such much for your delivery and honesty with this product. I think I've made my choice!
@TheNeilo-Audiosound10 ай бұрын
It’s always a “Plus” to See an upload from Craig,I’ve followed you from nigh on the beginning and although You got me into the Audio Technica turntables (I bought 2 of them) upgrading one and leaving the other standard. Never had anything to do with Fluance even though they look great and as always your review is as concise and in-depth as it gets yet seeing as I got my grail Technics SL-1210MK11 turntable a year ago I’ve no need to look at anything else. I cannot recommend the Schitt Mani Pre amp enough and The cartridge I use is the Nagaoka MP-110.
@jasonemanuel90708 ай бұрын
I thought the schiit magni was pretty bad.
@jaybaldwin537610 ай бұрын
This is great news. I got an rt81 and your videos helped me decide and of course setup.. Thank you for that. I feel these are really sensible upgrades and represent some serious value..👍
@prattpt610 ай бұрын
So glad the turntable legend is back!!
@suseendranbalakrishnan652910 ай бұрын
Craig, Congratutios for appearing again here for TTs & Vinyl after a long gap. But, Sorry, no suufficient close ups in the video to see the belt & pulley parts under plater.
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
I don't think that's a deal breaker for most. There's a pretty good shot of it at 1:16 on the RT81 portion of the video. It's just a motor and a spindle, that's it.
@loki744110 ай бұрын
Hi Craig, I agree a beautiful machine and great sound. Thanks for the recommendation in your video a few years back.
@asianperformingartsasianpe699410 ай бұрын
So happy your back.
@BansheeFifteen2 ай бұрын
Oh man, I got so many questions. But thanks Craig.
@budsmoker42011205 ай бұрын
Love my 85 and the Blue sings
@chrislj289010 ай бұрын
Three points define a plane. I don't understand why all turntable manufacturers don't use three feet instead of four. It makes it so easy to level side to side and then reach around the back to bring up the rear to front. And the shape of the feet really make sense, with a point making contact and the rest of the material to absorb the vibrations. What I like about the 'S' shaped tonearm is not only the cool looks, but the fact that it uses a straight head shell instead of the angled type, the former being more common. I had considered a Fluance because it has the auto shut off, but I went with a different brand due to wanting auto shut off with auto lift. The included cartridge is very good and very versatile also. I'm sure anyone buying one of these would be very happy, as I think I would be.
@Pineconeboy558 ай бұрын
What brand did you go with?
@chrislj28908 ай бұрын
@@Pineconeboy55 I had considered the Dual CS618Q but spent more for the TEAC TN-5BB. I swapped out the Ortofon 2M Red for an Audio-Technica AT-OC9XML moving coil cartridge. I spent a lot more but this was my retirement rig and I'm pretty happy with it.
@roviwoteap237510 ай бұрын
Nice looking turntable there with some good features.
@EA-5810 ай бұрын
Love the Fluance series. Shame we can't buy them here in The Netherlands. great vid.
@stevescudder150710 ай бұрын
Seems like an excellent product. I was somewhat disappointed the stylus wasn't lifted and returned to the parked position after play.
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
That adds much more complexity to the mechanism. It can be noisy and clunky the closer to the center the arm gets, as it tries to sense how close the arm is to the end. More can go wrong. I'd stick to simple.
@unclefuncker309810 ай бұрын
Great record choice with Hemispheres
@jrh112542 ай бұрын
The S-shaped tonearms act as plumbing P-traps: keeping those deadly sewer gases from overwhelming one’s senses.
@TheMrMoosy10 ай бұрын
Great video Craig. Cheers!
@TheSoundrookie10 ай бұрын
There's only two things I don't like about these babies. 1: The build in pre-amp (which can be removed). 2: The fact that they are impossible to get your hands on here in Denmark. Cool video Mate.
@CaptainBailey400710 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff Craig!!🍻
@FranklovesBunnies9 ай бұрын
Really solid review thank you 😊😊
@cooper608610 ай бұрын
👍 Unfortunatly it's nearly impossble to get your hands on a Fluance in a german HiFi-Shop. I like them, they look so beautiful oldschool.
@denismeury83578 ай бұрын
Hi Craig .I like yours videos recently i relisten all yours video from day 1.I know you are searching for new ideas,icould give you some.1-could remove some scratches from a vinyl?.2-optionnel Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge for the fluance RT-85-N?3-Groove Wash brush with the fluid?4-How to repair cardboard files?5-What is the best bet The fluance RT-81+(Keep the money and buy Orthofon 2MBlue or the Fluance RT-85 with the blue.I am a french from Quebec .Then excuse me if i made mistake on the spelling?Long live to your channel (I like the way you explain things on audio.)
@dclarke79210 ай бұрын
Thanks Craig!
@fredbissnette310410 ай бұрын
The shibata stylus is incredible and costs way less than the ortofon 2mblack shibata
@paulaj282910 ай бұрын
I made my way up to the Shibata Stylus & now I'm happy that I can enjoy my music with the price scale I work too.
@SlowDownUMovin2fast6 ай бұрын
I don’t want to assume, would the cartridge you recommended fit/work for the RT 81 ? Also, if I were to replace my slip mat with a cork one, would I need to recalibrate the tone arm ? Without making assumptions, I’m not sure if the cork slip mat or slip mats in general share the same dimensions. Specifically the Fluance slip mat. Thank you for your contributions here, very very helpful for a new comer to the vinyl format. Cheers !
@Leebabins10 ай бұрын
If only their lids didn’t scratch and scuff up beyond reason. It’s been an issue for years and they don’t address it.
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
I cover mine with the felt that came packed in the turntable when not in use. I only touch the sides to open the lid. If you're careful, it won't scratch or scuff. I'm not sure what other material they could have used for the lid. Even our phones get scratched up over time, no matter how careful we are.
@chrislj289010 ай бұрын
My wife made a cover for my turntable which I always keep on when not using. The scratches come from grinding dust and dirt into the surface when cleaning. I just wish the manufacturers would include a soft cover or at least make it an inexpensive option.
@cyprianskiba87689 ай бұрын
Great info
@Cadpat075 сағат бұрын
Do you have a video explaining differences with an acrylic platter? I see fluance has some and I’m not sure if it’s worthy he extra cost? Im assuming with that platter you do not need a mat?
@bernardomk10 ай бұрын
I really wanted one of these. Unfortunately prices here in Brazil are prohibitive, so I am probably never gonna own one :(((
@vinylexplorer981710 ай бұрын
Cacete rs os precos no Brasil sao bizarros mesmo... kkkk muito triste isso e desanimador.
@ChrisReise10 ай бұрын
Looks like the perfect turntable to play an LP I would like transfer to digital. LOL
@dangerzone00710 ай бұрын
Get something with a reasonable cartridge such as an RT85. Use an audio interface with a flat frequency response such as a focusrite scarlet.
@ChrisReise10 ай бұрын
I was actually making a joke to my friend. LOL@@dangerzone007
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with transferring vinyl to digital. Often the vinyl copies are better than the CD, because with vinyl, they can't brick-wall compress the audio. A good vinyl rip that's cleaned up digitally can sound amazing, and maybe even better than any native digital copy.
@ChrisReise10 ай бұрын
I prefer the sound of vinyl over digital as well, but I don't have a turntable and DEFINITELY no place to out it if I DID have one. LOL@@VinylTV33
@ku______9 ай бұрын
I would love to know where I can buy a shirt like your, Craig :D
@kingofmetaluk3 ай бұрын
You mentioned about using some different RCA cables to the ones provided to reduce a slight hum. What replacements would you recommend?
@trystanjones241210 ай бұрын
Top Man 👍
@viniciusmansof10 ай бұрын
Hi ! I'm from Brazil and will go to Vancouver for a vacation trip next month. Im thinking about to buy a RT81+ but im not sure about how to bring this back to Brazil in the air plane. Any tips? Sorry for my poor english, and thanks for the help!
@edbouman501310 ай бұрын
Hey Craig, could you do a review on the Realistic RD-8100 Turntable? I'd like to have your input on one of these!
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
I could if I had one.
@surf01er6610 ай бұрын
I've been researching turntables looked at their website. Still Far East production ? Like the acrylic mat, replaced rubber
@tacticalteager792010 ай бұрын
I've been looking for a new turntable, but it's hard to decide. I like this but would need a receiver to be able to stream my music though the same speakers via Bluetooth when not playing records. Any recommendations? Also this would work with passive speakers correct? I'm new to the audiophile game. Great video, loving the white finish version.
@dangerzone00710 ай бұрын
Get an RT85 and a good sounding preamp
@paulaj282910 ай бұрын
If I was you I would go for this model !! For the cost you cannot better it.. Style !! design !! I don't know about the sound but with the AT cartridge already fitted I would say 100% go for this model & then when you want to spend some more cash go for the Orange stylus the the Red then the Brown Shibata & believe me you will be as happy as could be with having the fun of changing over for older vinyl's so that you don't damage the more expensive Shibata.. You can also go down grade to the Blue stylus as well for playing 45s of old.
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
With passive speakers, you will need a power amplifier / receiver. That amplifier doesn't need a phono pre-amp because this TT has it built in, but it can be turned off if you have a better phono pre-amp. The turntable WILL NOT drive passive speakers.
@cyprianskiba87689 ай бұрын
What is a good pre-amp that you recommend?
@jimsmith347710 ай бұрын
do you recommend this over the audio technica 120?
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
For just basic home listening, yes. For DJ-ing, no.
@jimsmith347710 ай бұрын
@@VinylTV33 no DJ. just a person on a budget who likes vinyl. thanks for the video. looks like an awesome player !
@dangerzone00710 ай бұрын
What's your favourite high output moving coil cartridge? Do you think they're worth the extra cost?
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
I have never actually tried a MC cart. Do a search on KZfaq for some needle drops and see if you like the sound.
@cyprianskiba87689 ай бұрын
If you get the one without a pre-amp, how do you then connect it to a receiver?
@dangerzone00710 ай бұрын
Why not just get an RT 85 then no need for further upgrades. Then just focus on the rest of your system.
@robingagnon965910 ай бұрын
you are right! for only 200$ more why buy the lower end?
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
I guess it depends on whether you plan on upgrading, or is it good enough the way it is. At least the upgrade path is there if one decides down the road to go that route.
@Pineconeboy558 ай бұрын
They scratch that easily!?
@Skrenja4 ай бұрын
The 85 has no preamp and it also has that ugly exposed belt.
@dangerzone00710 ай бұрын
Have you measured the wow and flutter on all your turntables?
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
No I have not. Of course wow and flutter are always paired as one term, but they are really two different versions of the same thing. Wow is a slow change in the speed over time and flutter is more like a jittering, which wouldn't happen on a turntable. It's more common with tape.
@MMID30310 ай бұрын
I tested mine with an app. Don't know how accurate it is. They claim 0.07% for the RT85 which is what I have. I measured an average of 0.15% for 33 and 0.10% for 45. Both numbers are below the recommended 0.25% max.
@dangerzone00710 ай бұрын
7:00 I think you mean damping material.
@VinylTV3310 ай бұрын
Tomato, tomawto :)
@georgebliss9645 ай бұрын
The advantageous use of acrylic as a material for a platter mat is complete bullshit. The friction between this material and vinyl is poor, which is exactly what you do NOT want in order for the record and the platter to act as one with no possibility of slippage. Rubber or felt is much better, so don't waste your money on this acrylic mat nonsense.