Canadian Hi-Fi manufacturer Fluance has launched a new line of turntables, targeting the budget-conscious vinyl enthusiast who has an eye on high performance. Fluance’s $500 RT85, the subject of this ...

I have a bit of a confession to make. I’ve spent more money on audio gear than I care to admit… but I’ve never been that much into vinyl. Sure, I’ve owned some budget tables over the years, and I’ve ...

Welcome to Brand Breakdown, a series of comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guides to your favorite companies, with insights and information you won’t find on the average About page. If you’re in the ...

The brand new Fluance RT85N Turntable comes with one of our favorite MM cartridges pre-installed but is it that much different than the RT85? Fluance are a Canadian manufacturer with a strong focus on ...

Many vinyl records today are a bit chunkier and a tad heavier than many of those on sale a few decades ago. But such quality improvements are clearly not high quality enough for some listeners, as ...

Welcome to the 11th edition of Record Roundup. This is my regular feature covering turntables, record players, and associated gear — pretty much everything related to developments in the world of ...

Though once relegated to the past, vinyl is now only growing in popularity. If you want to play vinyl records, you’ll need a decent turntable to do them justice. Even those with low budgets can find ...