Monolith table

[hifitommy]

On the Fluance vs Monolith, compare the wow&flutter spec and chose the one with the lowest.

Once you hearw&f its hard nkot to hear it every tine you use that tt.

 

[DavidTT]

I own the RT-81 and have never heard W&F. If I have a problem with these turntables, it has nothing to do with their function, as they perform very well for their low price. My issue is that I own an RT-80 and RT-81 from my earliest entry into record listening and have acquired other tables that keep the Fluances in storage in their boxes. The rub is that they are worth so little used that it's paradoxically not worth it to sell them, considering it costs ~$40-50 to ship them in the US. For the OP, keep that in mind. If you decide to use and then sell one of these machines, it becomes a problem to make anything when shipping is involved. Food for thought as my two Fluances sit unused...

 

[Frank Sol]

Six months ago

passed this TT on to a young family member over the holiday weekend... I'm sure he'll be happy with it until the upgrade bug bites

Any longer term issues come up from those that bought the Monolith, when this thread first started?

Thanks
Mark

FWIW - have not heard any negative feedback (and I would have) from my relative with the Mono

But I do not know how often the TT is played

 

[Silentnet]

I barely use mine, so not a real test of durability, but haven't had any issues with it.

 

[macgolf]

Thank you all for sharing your continuing experiences with these tables. My tt needs are pretty modest. Switchable built in pre, auto stop at minimum, inexpensive and new.

Mark

 

[hifitommy]

W&f is usually subtle and not quickly noticed but once heard in a given component, it's nearly impossible to unhear. TTs and tape decks are where this malady occur.

 

[Tommy2D]

I own the RT-81 and have never heard W&F. If I have a problem with these turntables, it has nothing to do with their function, as they perform very well for their low price. My issue is that I own an RT-80 and RT-81 from my earliest entry into record listening and have acquired other tables that keep the Fluances in storage in their boxes. The rub is that they are worth so little used that it's paradoxically not worth it to sell them, considering it costs ~$40-50 to ship them in the US. For the OP, keep that in mind. If you decide to use and then sell one of these machines, it becomes a problem to make anything when shipping is involved. Food for thought as my two Fluances sit unused...

There's always local sales (Ebay local pickup / Craigslist) or donations. I suspect that many charity shops would be happy to sell them and make a few bucks. You might even wind up helping someone discover a new hobby.

 

[Tommy2D]

I posted this on another thread but I picked up the Monolith TT, for $150, last week. I'm very happy with it, so far, and it was relatively straightforward to set up.