Gold Note Valore 425 Plus User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

VALORE 425 PLUS

THE ITALIAN TURNTABLE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.

Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.

Serial Number:

Model:

Do not disassemble any part of the product.

Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.

For service and problems of any kind, contact qualied Gold Note personnel.

Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc.

The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit.

Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit.

CAUTION!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER ONLY TO QUALIFIED GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE

WARNING!

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read these instructions and store them.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Follow the instructions.

4. Do not use this apparatus near water.

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. Do not block the ventilation openings and install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

7. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers) that

produce heat.

8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or

grounding-type plug: a polarised plug has two blades with

one wider than the other.

A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the

manufacturer.

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel only.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged

in any way (such as when the power cord or plug is damaged,

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture) and in any case when the apparatus does not

operate normally or has been dropped.

INTRODUCTION

GOLD NOTE® manufactures a wide range of prestigious and

sophisticated audio products featuring unique and innovative

technical and aesthetic characteristics.

The Valore 425 Plus is the denitive evolution of the Valore

(400mm) produced by Gold Note since 2010, one of the most

successful Gold Note High-End Audio turntables created to

combineaudio performance with high quality nishes.

The Valore 425 Plus features a 30mm thick plinth precisely

shaped around the platter's bearing system and the motor to

drastically reduce all vibrations.

The Valore 425 Plus platter is 23mm thick and made of acrylic.

The design of the platter and the 60mm long platter bearing

and spindle system come directly from our top level turntables

and are nely machined to make this turntable the best

performer of the category.

The Valore 425 Plus platter is designed to spin as close as

possible to the plinth (only 3mm) thus reducing turbulence

and achieving a great noiseless rotational stability.

The features a 12Volt synchronous motor electronically

controlled by our PWM technology.

The PWM - Pulse Width Modulator - transforms the power

voltage in three steps, AC-DC-AC, enhancing the best coupling

of the AC semi-waves to cancel motor resistance and vibrations

allowing the highest motor torque at the same time.

The Power Supply electronically controls the 33⅓ rpm, the

45rpm modes and the ne speed adjustment storing the

selection permanently in memory even when disconnected

from the power.

The new perfectly polished hourglass motor pulley also allows

the turntable belt to spin smoothly thus reducing the

wow&utter and noise as never before.

The Valore 425 Plus can be equipped with 9” tonearms of any

manufacturer thus allowing many options and combinations.

As standard, Valore 425 Plus is offered completed with a Gold

Note dedicated 9” arm and the Dust Cover.

The Valore 425 Plus is an extraordinary good turntable that can

be enjoyed in a large variety of prestigious High-End Audio

systems: extremely reliable and easy to use, it is the ideal

choice for all audio enthusiast looking for audio quality,

elegance and efciency at the same time.

Valore 425 Plus is available lacquered in black or white, or even

in real Italian leather (ondemand).

As Special Edition of Valore 425 Plus is completely made of

transparent Acrylic and with a 23mm thick plinth - nely

handcrafted - to achieve higher dampening and improve the

audio quality due to the qualities of the material.

Every Gold Note product is 100% proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy

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CONTENT AND KEY FEATURES

WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THE PACKAGE

•1 TURNTABLE plinth

•1 DUST COVER[detachable]

•1 TURNTABLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT

•1 POWER ADAPTER

•1 B-5 TONEARM[with the cable already installed]

•1 COUNTERWEIGHT

•1 PLATTER SPINDLE TIP

•1 DRIVE BELT

•1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

•1 ALLEN KEY 2,5mm

to block the ARM LIFT BOARD

•1 ALLEN KEY 2,0mm

to remove the DIN PILLAR

•1 ALLEN KEY1,5mm

to adjust the VTA of the tonearm

to remove the LIFT CUEING

to adjust the ANTI SKATE CYLINDER

•1 ALLEN KEY 0,9mm

to adjust the TONEARM SHELL AZIMUTH

•1 PROTRACTOR/OVERHANGfor cartridge alignment

with STROBOSCOPE for ne speed adjustments

•1 GN STYLUS GAUGE

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

This section describes the special features of your

Valore 425

Plus

, the construction details, the reasons for the technical

choices and the originality of the design. The

Valore 425 Plus

is a rigid turntable that uses a plinth made of high damped

lacquered MDF.

• The turntable platter is 23mm thick and made of acrylic,
chosen for its dampening quality and stability.

• The spindle is in high quality machined stainless steel and
clamp the platter through its conical shape and is 60mm long
to ensure top performance.

A large longitudinal groove is located on its axis to allow the
lubricating oil to run constantly. The longer spindle eradicates
any pendulum effect and distributes the inertial energy along
its entire axis, completely annulling any type of lateral friction.

• The platter bearing is threaded outside in order to be tightly
blocked to the plinth of the turntable on its own axis allowing
a precise coupling.

• The custom AC 12 Volt electronically controlled motor allows
33⅓rpm & 45rpm electronic speed control and pitch
adjustment. The motor features the Gold Note PWM
technology and allows a 12V very low voltage functioning
powered by a triple conversion of the voltage, from AC230V to
DC230V and then to DC12V to be nally reconverted into
AC12V. The nal result is a total control over the power supply
in order to give the motor its perfect phasing, with a
convenient speed 33/45r pm adjustable set up and ne pitch
control.

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SPECIFICATION & TECHNICAL FEATURES

MAIN FEATURES

• WOW & FLUTTER 0,2%

• RUMBLE -75dB

• SPEED 33⅓rpm and 45rpm ±0,1%

• SPEED CHANGING Electronic with ne pitch control

• TRANSMISSION 70 shores rectied NBR belt

• MOTOR12 Volt High Torque synchronous externally powered

• PLATTERAcrylic 23mm thick

• PLATTERSPINDLE Special Split-Spindle™ clamping the platter

• PLATTER BEARING 5mm Chromed Steel ball bearing with
adjustable brass seat, in aluminium case with two Graphite &
Teon elastic inner guides

POWER

•MAIN SUPPLY100V ~ 115V~ 230V~ 50 or 60Hz

(depending on market destination not convertible)

• POWER CONSUMPTION 20 Watt

PHYSICAL

• DIMENSIONS PLINTH 425x170x360mm (WxHxD)

• DIMENSION TSC 120x30x90 (WxHxD)

• WEIGHT Kg. 10,00

FINISHES

• PLINTH
Walnut Hardwood or
Black or White lacquered MDF 30mm or
real Italian Leather & MDF (on demand)

• METALPARTS
Black on black lacquered and Italian Walnut
Silver on white lacquered

• PLATTER
Opaline white

• Optional PLINTH
Transparent Acrylic 30mm