Going to replace my Fluance rt85
In the next few months, I would like to replace my Fluance rt85 turntable with something better. My budget is under 2k. I use a Ifi Zen phono stage into my Lab12 Integre 4 Integrated into my KLH Model 5 speakers. I have a Ortofon Blue Cart on the turntable now. New or used is fine. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you.
The P3 can take the OP far, especially with a wall mount and eventually various upgraded bits. i have heard at some length a P3 with a Dynavector arm / Signet TK-9…. certainly sweet sound. @ghdprentice that very Setup came from Echo - good dudes w opportunities for cool gear anew each day….
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After the early upgrades, I decided that 1/3 TT, 1//3 phono stage, 1/3 cart is the ratio I like. All three equal, that way I don't feel any one part is a bottleneck, and each is working to get the most out of the other. I'm still working on the cart part, but at least I know I'm getting the most out of the cart I got.
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Consider VPI Scouts as well. I myself got the Scout 1 used from the original in owner and was well cared for… I feel the JMW 9” tonearm and the table is quite good and is within your price range. Also VPI customer support is very good and made in the USA. If you hunt well you might even have $$ left over for an MC.Cart. |
Hello, +1 on the phono stage. I use the Hegel v10. It retails for $1650 but used you can get them for under $1k. Second I might go with a Hana SL cartridge which is about $750. I’m not saying the Fluance RT85 is the best but it is a good start. I believe with these two upgrades you will be amazed. After that save up for a better tt you can move your cart and phono stage to it. If you can splurge a little and might get the Hegel for $800 get the Hana ML for $1200. That is as high of a cart I would go on that table. I own the Hegel v10 on a $8000 tt. I do have a Hana Umami Red which is almost $4000. But the Hegel keeps up with it and the turntable no problem. |
