Fluance RT87 Replacement Needle
Belt drive · Manual · 33, 45 and 78 rpm · Needs a phono preamp
Covers the RT87 with Ortofon 2M Blue and RT87 with Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML.
Which cartridge does yours have?
If you have the RT87 with Ortofon 2M Blue
The needle you need
Stylus 2M Blue
The RT87 with Ortofon 2M Blue takes the Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue needle.
- Named by Fluance as the replacement
- Elliptical tip
If you have the RT87 with Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML
The needle you need
AT-VMN95ML
The RT87 with Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML takes the Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML needle.
- Named by Fluance as the replacement
- Microlinear tip
New cartridge instead?
The RT87 takes cartridges with a standard half-inch mount, on a headshell you can take off. We have not found a cartridge weight range for its tonearm, so check the weight of a new cartridge with Fluance before you buy.
Do you need a phono preamp?
A phono preamp boosts the very quiet signal from the cartridge.
The RT87 has none built in, so it needs an amplifier or speakers with a phono input, or a separate phono preamp.
Speakers that work with the RT87
Each of these has its own phono input, so the RT87 plugs in without a separate phono preamp.
C20 W
Also has an optical input, for a TV.
R-41PM
Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.
MR1 Mk3
Bass drivers 85 mm across.
Spare parts for the RT87
RT87 Turntable Rubber Belt Replacement
Part number RB35R
RT87 Turntable Dust Cover
Part number DC87
Replacement Power Adapter for RT80–RT87
Key facts: Fluance RT87
All versions
- DriveBelt drive
- OperationManual
- Speeds33, 45 and 78 rpm
- Cartridge mountHalf-inch
- Removable headshellYes
- Built-in phono preampNo
- BluetoothNo
- USBNo
- Dust coverYes
- PlatterAcrylic
- Power supplyExternal power adapter
- Size (W × D × H)420 × 362 × 160 mm
- Weight9.5 kg
What differs between versions
| Fact | RT87 with Ortofon 2M Blue | RT87 with Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridge | 2M Blue | AT-VM95ML |
Versions of the RT87
| Version | Status | Needle |
|---|---|---|
| RT87 with Ortofon 2M Blue | Current | Stylus 2M Blue |
| RT87 with Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML | Current | AT-VMN95ML |
Other record players that take the Stylus 2M Blue
How to change the needle on the RT87
With the arm on its rest, hold the 2M Blue cartridge still, pull the old needle straight forward off its front, then push the Stylus 2M Blue on until it seats fully.
We take these details from Fluance's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Fluance's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.
Questions about the RT87
Does the RT87 need a separate phono preamp?
Yes. The RT87 has no phono preamp built in, so it needs one for its 2M Blue cartridge, a moving magnet type. Use an amplifier with a phono input, powered speakers with a phono input, or a separate phono preamp.
Can I fit a different cartridge to the RT87?
Yes. The RT87 has a standard half-inch mount, so you can swap the 2M Blue cartridge for another of the same mount, and the headshell comes off to make it easier.
Can the RT87 play 78 rpm records?
Yes. The RT87 plays at 33, 45 and 78 rpm.
Do all versions of the RT87 take the same needle?
No. The RT87 with Ortofon 2M Blue takes the Stylus 2M Blue. The RT87 with Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML takes the AT-VMN95ML.
Which cartridge is on the RT87?
The 2M Blue, a moving magnet cartridge with a standard half-inch mount. Its replacement needle is the Stylus 2M Blue.