Fluance RT85
Hi-fi turntables · 2019–present In production
£499 UK RRP
Top of the standard Fluance range: the RT84 platform with upgraded isolation and the 2M Blue nude-elliptical stylus.
US reviewers' pick for best sub-$500 turntable; UK availability is via import.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: a first serious turntable for an existing or planned amp-and-speakers setup. Less ideal for: plugging straight into passive speakers with no amp — check the built-in phono stage row above, and note most hi-fi decks still need external amplification.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | semi-automatic |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Blue |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | acrylic |
| Tonearm | S-shaped aluminium |
| Wow & flutter | <0.07% |
| Dimensions | Product page lists 16.5 x 6 x 14.25 in; manual gives 16.5 x 5.5 x 13.75 in. |
| Weight | 7.6 kg |
| Finishes | Natural Walnut, Piano Black, White Gloss |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer's warranty + lifetime customer support |
| Years | 2019–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its belt-drive mechanism is the majority choice in the database (130 of 159). On price it sits mid-pack of its category — 35% of priced hi-fi decks cost less.
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon UK | marketplace | Prime next-day on many items | Search at Amazon UK ↗ |
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