Tag: Sound production technology

Fluance RT81+ turntable review: good today, better tomorrow

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Fluance RT81+ turntable

MSRP $299.99

“Entry-level and beyond, the Fluance RT81+ Elite sounds great and is easy to use.”

Pros

  • Hefty, sure-footed design
  • Built-in phono preamp
  • Upgradeable cartridge
  • Speed control dial
  • Auto-stop feature

Cons

  • Acrylic mat adds nothing new
  • Glossy finish attracts fingerprints
  • No Bluetooth

One of my favorite turntables of the past year or so was the Fluance RT85N, a great-sounding $500 deck with a fantastic cartridge and well-made parts. It sits at the top of Fluance’s lineup of

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How and where to position every Sonos speaker

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Adding a Sonos speaker to your home is always a treat, whether you’re just getting started with a single Sonos One, adding a portable Roam or Move for backyard or poolside listening, or getting deeper into the weeds with a Sonos Arc-based surround sound system for your home theater setup complete with a Sonos Sub or Mini Sub.

While Sonos makes the setup of its network speakers dead simple with its app and Trueplay automatic room tuning, some questions that

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Victrola Stream Carbon review: the turntable for Sonos fans

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Victrola Stream Carbon

MSRP $700.00

“For Sonos owners looking to add vinyl to the mix, the Victrola Stream Carbon might be the turntable you’ve been looking for.”

Pros

  • Sound is excellent
  • Quality Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
  • Easy wireless setup
  • Connects to any Sonos in your house
  • Big, universal volume dial
  • Clean, modern look

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Basic app
  • Motor is a bit noisy

I’ve got a confession to make: although I consider myself a “vinyl guy,”  I’ve owned several Sonos speakers

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