Never heard one. They have a good reputation as a reasonable starter turntable. If you do go for one, upgrade to a 2M Blue. It’s a lot better. Better yet, go for a Pioneer PLX1000 turntable as the best value upper end budget turntable. As you’ve said yourself, you’re not playing records because you’ve issues with your current unit. So, a better table will change that. Are you sure the hum isn’t related to some other component in the chain?
What is the quality and performance level of Fluance turntables??
I may have ask the above question before. Nevertheless, I currently own a U-Turn Orbit table with which has several upgrade options like an acrylic platter, arm lift, Ortofon Red cartridge, Supposedly, anti-skating and tracking force were done at the factory. However, I had problems with the motor which was replaced twice, courtesy of U-Turn. However, when I replaced the second motor as per their on-line video instructions, it developed a hum at higher volumes. I checked all connections and wires to insure there were No stray wires I may have missed. Also checked connections to my pre-amp and separate phono box.
When I first bought the table, I was pleased with its performance , but now much less so because of the hum. Even though, I own and play less vinyl, I want to upgrade to one of the Fluance turntable which seen well designed and assembled. Every model has both adjustable anti-skating and tracking force.
Would like some feedback from members who have owned or currently own one of their turntables.
Thank you,
sunnyjim.
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@noromance You are very correct.
I’ll post the same thing I did before, “Turntables are available from under $100 to well over $50,000. In general, you get what you pay for. In the budget range Rega is well respected.” I recommend looking at Rega. |
@ghdprentice 1++ Cheap does as cheap is. Go with Rega. |
So a cheap Rega doesn’t do as cheap does? I would agree that Fluance and U Turn play in the same category, but they do provide good value for money. In any case there is a lot that could be done to show that the TT has anything to do with the hum. Has the motor been grounded to the phono stage? Did that help or worsen the hum? if no effect, I’d blame something else for the hum. And is it really hum, with a mono or mixed tone with frequency of 60 or 120Hz? Or some other kind of noise. Just as an aside, I would check VTF, because shipping is quite likely to have disturbed the setting if done only at the factory. (I don’t think that’s the cause of the noise, however, but something else to think about.) |
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