Fluance RT80 User manual

Fluance Stylus Replacement/Upgrade Guide
Stylus Replacement/Upgrade Guide

Fluance Stylus Replacement/Upgrade Guide
Introduction
This guide is meant to assist in the installation of different cartridges
on a Fluance Turntable. A step by step video of this process is also
available on www.uance.com.
Parts Needed
• Headshell
• Cartridge
• Mounting Hardware
• Cartridge Alignment Protractor
• Mini Flat-Tip Screwdriver
• Needle Nose Pliers

Fluance Stylus Replacement/Upgrade Guide
A. Removing the Installed Cartridge
1. Secure the tonearm and install the stylus protector to prevent
accidental damage to the stylus.
2. Loosen the locking nut and remove the headshell from tonearm
Note: Step 3 and 4 can be skipped if using a spare headshell for the new
cartridge. Fluance headshells are available at: www.uance.com/turntables.

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3. Use the at-tip screwdriver to loosen the screws on top of the
headshell and remove the cartridge.
4. Using the needle nose pliers carefully disconnect the wires from the
cartridge. Once fully disconnected store the cartridge and screws in a
safe location.

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B. Mounting Your New Cartridge
1. Connect the headshell wires to the posts on the cartridge. Ensure the
correct color is connected to the correct post.
Wire Channel
White L ef t (+)
Blue Lef t (-)
Red Ri g ht (+)
Green Right (-)
2. Position the cartridge mount-
ing holes under the slots
on the headshell. Using the
screws provided with your
cartridge, afx the cartridge
to the headshell. Do not
over-tighten.
3. Reinstall the headshell on the
tonearm.

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C. Balancing the Tonearm
Important!
Complete all steps for balancing the tonearm. Incorrect tonearm
balancing can cause damage to the stylus and to your records. For
additional assistance go to:
www.uance.com/support to watch a tutorial video for this process.
1. Remove the stylus protector. 2. Unlock the tonearm and lift
the cueing lever.
Lock Cueing Lever
3. Position the tonearm over
the platter.
4.Hold the headshell and lower
the cueing lever completely.
Protect the stylus from
touching the platter.
Cueing Lever

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C. Balancing the Tonearm (Continued)
5. With the cueing lever now lowered, turn the entire counter
weight until the tonearm is balanced and floating horizontally
when headshell is released.
Tip: When balancing the tonearm make sure the cueing level is down.
6. Set only the counterweight indicator ring to “0” on the center
line while keeping the tonearm balanced then lock the tonearm
on the tonearm rest.
Counterweight
Indicator Ring
Center Line

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E. Aligning the Cartridge
Correct cartridge alignment ensures the stylus is positioned properly
relative to the grooves on the record. Incorrect alignment can cause
distortion and can also cause unwanted wear and tear on your stylus.
To properly align your cartridge, use the Fluance Stylus Alignment
Protractor available on: www.uance.com
D. Setting the Tracking Weight
1. Rotate the entire counterweight counterclockwise until the indicator
ring is set to the recommended tracking force of the new cartridge.
Example: The ATN95E uses 2.0 gram tracking force.
Tip: When setting the counterweight make sure you are turning the entire
weight and not just the counterweight indicator ring.

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F. Confirm the Tracking Weight and Setting Anti-Skating
Balance the tonearm a nal time and conrm the tracking weight is still
set correctly. Once conrmed adjust the anti-skating control to the same
number as the tracking weight of the new cartridge.
Example: If the tracking weight is 2.0 grams the anti-skating control should be set to 2
Conclusion
Your new cartridge should be properly installed and ready to go. This
guide is designed to help users replace or upgrade their turntable stylus.
For more information and other Fluance turntable accessories visit:
www.uance.com/turntables

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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I determine the tracking weight for my new cartridge?
This information should be included with the product documentation
for your new cartridge. If necessary you should contact the cartridge
manufacturer for this information.
What is the break in period for a new stylus?
Different manufacturers recommend different break in periods for their
models. Contact your cartridge manufacturer for more information.
What do I do if my new cartridge is outside the supported cartridge
weight range?
Heavier or lighter counterweights can be used to increase or decrease
the supported cartridge weight. Visit www.uance.com/turntables for the
latest Fluance Turntable accessories.
What is VTA and can I adjust it?
VTA refers to Vertical Tracking Angle and refers to the angle of the
cantilever/stylus to the record surface. Depending on the height of the
cartridge, the angle of the cantilever will change. The standard VTA for
turntables is between 20° and 30°. Fluance turntables do not have an
adjustable tonearm height so it is important to select a cartridge with a
height close to the height of the original cartridge (17mm).

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What cartridges are compatible with Fluance Turntables?
There are a lot of factors to consider when determine compatibility and
there are many brands and models to choose from. Use the below turntable
specications to research which cartridges would work with your turntable.
Classic and Elite Turntables (RT80/RT81)
Supported Cartridge Weight 3.5 to 6.5 grams
Effective Tonearm Mass 28.2 grams
Overhang 19.2 mm
Effective Tonearm Length 224 mm
Headshell Cartridge Mount Half-inch Mount
Fluance Headshell Weight 10.7 grams
Reference Turntables (RT82/RT83/RT84/RT85)
Supported Cartridge Weight 5.0 to 7.5 grams
Effective Tonearm Mass
RT82 21.78 grams
RT83
27.5 gramsRT84
RT85
Overhang 19.2 mm
Effective Tonearm Length 224 mm
Headshell Cartridge Mount Half-inch Mount
Fluance Headshell Weight 9 grams

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