Hello, +1 on the phono stage. I use the Hegel v10. It retails for $1650 but used you can get them for under $1k. Second I might go with a Hana SL cartridge which is about $750. I’m not saying the Fluance RT85 is the best but it is a good start. I believe with these two upgrades you will be amazed. After that save up for a better tt you can move your cart and phono stage to it. If you can splurge a little and might get the Hegel for $800 get the Hana ML for $1200. That is as high of a cart I would go on that table. I own the Hegel v10 on a $8000 tt. I do have a Hana Umami Red which is almost $4000. But the Hegel keeps up with it and the turntable no problem.
Going to replace my Fluance rt85
In the next few months, I would like to replace my Fluance rt85 turntable with something better. My budget is under 2k. I use a Ifi Zen phono stage into my Lab12 Integre 4 Integrated into my KLH Model 5 speakers. I have a Ortofon Blue Cart on the turntable now. New or used is fine. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you.