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What is the difference between the cartridges offered by Fluance?

Our Fluance turntables come in a number of models with a great selection of cartridges to choose from! This not only gives you great performance but also versatility and the ability to upgrade your turntables! All turntables come with the cartridge pre-installed and aligned on a removable headshell.

Audio-Technica ATN91


The ATN91 is included with our entry-level RT80 model. With its universal conical stylus, it provides good detail with some brightness and offers a very low replacement cost.

STYLUS SHAPE: Conical
STYLUS TIP: Bonded Diamond
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE: 2g +/- 0.5g
VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE: 20 degrees
INCLUDED WITH: RT80


Audio-Technica ATN95E


Described as the Swiss Army Knife of turntable cartridges. One of few stylus options with an elliptical stylus in its price range. Provides a balanced sound profile. The elliptical stylus allows for better tracking and improved sound quality over conical types.

STYLUS SHAPE: Elliptical
STYLUS TIP: Bonded Diamond
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE: 2g +/- 0.5g
VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE: 20 degrees
INCLUDED WITH: RT81
 
Audio-Technica AT-VM95E
The successor to the AT95E cartridge while also utilizing an elliptical bonded stylus, offers wider frequency range and greater output. The AT-VM95 cartridge is also compatible with the AT-VM95 family of styli allowing you to easily upgrade to a number of stylus types without having to change the cartridge.

STYLUS SHAPE: Elliptical
STYLUS TIP: Bonded Diamond
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE: 2g +/- 0.5g
VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE: 20 degrees
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 4.0mV
INCLUDED WITH: RT81+
UPGRADE OPTIONS: AT-VM95C (Conical),   AT-VM95EN (Eliptical Nude), AT-VM95ML (Microlinear), AT-VM95SH (Shibata)

Ortofon OM10


Precise, accurate playback with a flat frequency response for natural sound.

STYLUS SHAPE: Elliptical
STYLUS SIZE: 0.3 x 0.7 mil (r/R 8/18 µm)
STYLUS TIP: Bonded Diamond
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE: 1.5g +/- 0.25g
VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE: 20 degrees
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 4.0 mV
INCLUDED WITH: RT82
UPGRADE OPTIONS: The OM Series are easily interchanged and include: Stylus 3E, 5, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40 & 78 and D 25 M.

Ortofon 2M Red


Open, Dynamic sound with a touch of warmth. Uses the same cartridge engine as the 2M Blue and can be easily upgraded without additional adjustment.

STYLUS SHAPE: Elliptical
STYLUS TIP: Bonded Diamond
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE: 1.8g +/- 0.2g
VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE: 20 degrees
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 5.5 mV
INCLUDED WITH: RT83
UPGRADE OPTIONS: The cartridge can accept a 2M Blue stylus.

Ortofon 2M Blue


Improved dynamics and resolution, more open and detailed compared to the 2M Red. The nude diamond stylus tip reduces the weight of the stylus tip and provides more detailed audio reproduction.

STYLUS SHAPE: Elliptical
STYLUS TIP: Nude Diamond
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE: 1.8g +/- 0.2g
VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE: 20 degrees
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 5.5 mV
INCLUDED WITH: RT84, RT85 

Nagaoka MP-110


Successor of the classic MP-11, provides a level of realism to your music across any genre.

STYLUS SHAPE: Elliptical
STYLUS TIP: Bonded Diamond
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE: 1.5 to 2.0g (1.75g)
VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE: 31°
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 5mV
INCLUDED WITH: RT85N