Fluance · Updated June 2026
Fluance RT85: price, specs & release date
Fluance RT85, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: fluance.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Fluance RT85 is listed at $549.99 on fluance.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 16 turntables (median $572); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 27/100 pay-blind standing, #13 of 15 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Warm, high-value sound with clear midrange and top-end purity; Premium included components (acrylic platter, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge) for the price.
- Skip if Misses the finer details and micro-dynamics of more-expensive turntables is a dealbreaker.
Is the Fluance RT85 a good buy?
At $550, the Fluance RT85 is #8 cheapest of the 16 turntables we track, where the median is $572. On the spec sheet, its weight of 16.76 lb is above the median of the 15, and its release of 2019 is at the median of the 12.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Fluance RT85
Only one whitelisted hands-on review covers the exact Fluance RT85 (Ortofon 2M Blue): TechHive rates it highly, praising warm, high-value sound with clear midrange and top-end purity, plus premium included components (acrylic platter, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge) for the price and an easy out-of-the-box setup. It flags that the RT85 misses the finest micro-detail of pricier decks and lacks an onboard phono preamp, so an external phono stage is required. The review is qualitative, with no lab measurements.
Based on 1 review · 2019-12-03
Tested by TechHive
Consistently praised
- Warm, high-value sound with clear midrange and top-end purity
- Premium included components (acrylic platter, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge) for the price
- Easy out-of-the-box setup with cartridge factory pre-installed
Commonly flagged
- Misses the finer details and micro-dynamics of more-expensive turntables
- No onboard phono preamp, so it requires an external phono stage
Where reviewers disagree Only a single whitelisted source covers the exact RT85, so no cross-source comparison is possible.
The sources (1)
Fluance's package delivered high-value sound from the first note, with some warm overtones.
The midrange clarity and top-end purity especially exceeded my preconceived expectations.
Misses resolving the finer details and micro dynamics found in more-expensive turntables
Specifications
| Price (US) | $549.99 MSRP on fluance.com, June 2026. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fluance |
| Released | 2019 |
| Drive type | belt |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Blue |
| Built in preamp | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB output | No |
| Weight (lb) | 16.76 |
Source: fluance.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by analogplanet.com. Price $549.99, belt drive, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, no built-in preamp ('Separate Phono Preamp Required'), weight 16.76 lb (7.6 kg), and absence of Bluetooth/USB all confirmed directly from the fluance.com product page (the rt85t-...-black-gloss URL is the legitimate official RT85 page). Release year 2019 per Analog Planet review.
Is the Fluance RT85 worth it vs cheaper turntables?
Fluance RT85 against its closest cheaper and pricier turntables on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Drive type | Speeds | Cartridge included | Built in preamp | Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluance RT85 this | $549.99 | belt | 33⅓ / 45 RPM | Ortofon 2M Blue | No | No |
| Denon DP-300F | $499 | belt | 33⅓ / 45 RPM | Denon MM (CN-6518 stylus) | Yes | No |
| Rega Planar 1 | $595 | belt | 33⅓ / 45 RPM | Rega Carbon MM | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Fluance RT85?
Only one whitelisted hands-on review covers the exact Fluance RT85 (Ortofon 2M Blue): TechHive rates it highly, praising warm, high-value sound with clear midrange and top-end purity, plus premium included components (acrylic platter, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge) for the price and an easy out-of-the-box setup. It flags that the RT85 misses the finest micro-detail of pricier decks and lacks an onboard phono preamp, so an external phono stage is required. The review is qualitative, with no lab measurements. Praised: Warm, high-value sound with clear midrange and top-end purity; Premium included components (acrylic platter, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge) for the price; Easy out-of-the-box setup with cartridge factory pre-installed. Flagged: Misses the finer details and micro-dynamics of more-expensive turntables; No onboard phono preamp, so it requires an external phono stage. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Fluance RT85 cost?
The Fluance RT85 has a US price of $549.99 (MSRP on fluance.com, June 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Fluance RT85 compare on price?
At $550, the Fluance RT85 is #8 cheapest of the 16 turntables we track, where the median is $572.
When was the Fluance RT85 released?
The Fluance RT85 was released 2019.
What are the Fluance RT85's key specs?
Fluance RT85 (Fluance): drive type belt, speeds 33⅓ / 45 RPM, cartridge included Ortofon 2M Blue, built in preamp No, bluetooth No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $549.99 at fluance.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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