RT85N

Name: Fluance RT85N
Brand: Fluance
Rating: 81 (3 reviews)

Released May 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Apr 20, 2026

Fluance Reference RT85N High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Pa10 Phono Preamp in the Turntables category. The Fluance RT85N scores 81/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the turntables category. Coverage includes reviews from The New York Times, Soundstageaccess, and TechRadar.

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based on 3 expert reviews

The New York TimesSoundstageaccessTechRadar

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Critics are split: our scores run from 68 (TechRadar) to 90 (The New York Times) — a 22-point spread.

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3 Publication Reviews

Major publication04/2026

Major publicationApr 17, 2026

AI summary of this review

The Fluance RT85N is the best turntable under $600 because it has more accurate sound reproduction than most of the turntables we tested, which makes it a great choice to play any type of music.

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Independent publication06/2025

Independent publicationJun 15, 2025

AI summary of this review

The Fluance RT85N offers exceptional value with its Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge, providing excellent midrange performance and solid overall sound quality for around $500.

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Major publication05/2022

Major publicationMay 4, 2022

AI summary of this review

Fine specification and an easy setup make the Fluance RT85N record player an attractive prospect - but its audio performance sets it back.

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