85points

Fluance RT85N

60points

Pro-Ject X1 B

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Fluance RT85N vs Pro-Ject X1 B

Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B

Why is Fluance RT85N better than Pro-Ject X1 B?

  • Has auto-stop
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  • 0.06% lower wow and flutter
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    0.07%vs0.13%

Why is Pro-Ject X1 B better than Fluance RT85N?

  • 15 mm shorter
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    125 mmvs140 mm
  • 600 g lighter
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    7kgvs7.6kg
  • 15.11% less body volume
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    17378.13 cm³vs20472.34 cm³

Price comparison

Fluance RT85N

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Design

Platter material

Acrylic

Acrylic

The material that the platter is made from.
Tonearm material

Aluminum

Aluminum, Carbon fiber

The material of the tonearm.
Tonearm shape

S-shape

Straight

The shape of the tonearm.
width

419 mm

415 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

140 mm

125 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
thickness

349 mm

335 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
weight

7.6kg

7kg

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
volume

20472.34 cm³

17378.13 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.

Specifications

Wow and flutter

0.07%

0.13%

Wow and flutter refers to the accuracy of the motor. Less accurate motors will fluctuate more (spinning faster or slower), resulting in audible changes to the pitch of the record as it plays.
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) refers to the amount of background noise that you can hear when playing a record. A record player with a higher SNR can produce cleaner, more accurate audio.
has a USB output
Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B
A USB output allows you to connect to digital devices such as a PC. It’s useful if you wish to digitize your records.
Has Bluetooth
Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Record speeds

33 1/3, 45

33 1/3, 45, 78

The speeds that the record player is capable of playing.

Cartridge

Cartridge type

Moving magnet (MM)

Moving magnet (MM)

The type of cartridge that comes with the record player. There are two types: moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC).
A higher channel separation means that the cartridge is more accurate in reproducing the stereo field of the record.
The lowest frequency of the cartridge, which is usually 20 Hz. Lower frequencies may provide additional audio detail.
The highest frequency of the cartridge, which is usually 20,000 Hz. Higher frequencies may provide additional audio detail.

Features

has a built-in preamp
Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B
The audio signal produced by the cartridge is very weak and needs to be amplified so it is loud enough to be played from the speakers. A built-in preamp allows you to directly connect to your speakers, without needing to have a separate preamp.
Drive type

Belt drive

Belt drive

The two drive types for record players are direct drive and belt drive. Although it’s a matter of personal preference, direct drive is generally preferred by DJs and belt drive is often preferred by audiophiles.
has anti-skating
Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B
Skating is where the tonearm is pulled towards the center of the platter while playing a record, which can distort the audio and also cause skipping/damage to the record. The anti-skating feature applies a counter-force that reduces or eliminates skating.
has auto-start
Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B
This feature allows you to start playing the record with the press of a button, which will automatically place the tonearm onto the record and start playing.
has auto-stop
Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B
When the end of the record is reached, the record player will automatically stop the motor.
has auto-return
Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B
When the end of the record is reached, the tonearm will automatically return.
45 adapter included
Fluance RT85N
Pro-Ject X1 B
The record player comes with a 45 adapter. This allows you to play 45 rpm records without purchasing a separate adapter.

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