Gold Note VALORE Plus 425 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
VALORE 425 Plus
Italian Prestige Turntable

OWNER’S MANUAL page 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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:
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE
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 qualified 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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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1Read the instructions.
2Keep the instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow the instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block ventilation openings.
8Do not install near heat sources, such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
may produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding
type plug. A polarised plug has two blades of which one is wider.
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 fit into your outlet, please consult an
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
especially near plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufactureror sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14 Contact qualified personnel for service or any kind of
intervention.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as:
power-supply cord or plug damaged, liquid spills, objects fallen
into/onto the apparatus, when the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture or to any sort of action that causes damages to
the apparatus.
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON
position.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any
time.
• The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• If the product features batteries (including a battery pack or
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire
or excessive heat.
• Caution should be taken when using earphones or
headphones with the product because excessive sound
pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause
hearing loss.

INTRODUCTION
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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 definitive evolution of the
Valore (400mm) produced by Gold Note since 2010,
one of the most successful Gold Note High-End
Audio turntables created to combine audio performance
with high quality finishes.
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 finely 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 Valore 425 Plus 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 fine 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&flutter 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
efficiency at the same time.
Valore 425 Plus is available lacquered in black or
white, or even in real Italian leather (on demand).
As Special Edition of Valore 425 Plus is completely
made of transparent Acrylic and with a 23mm thick plinth -
finely 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 with connecting cables for
TSC UNIT
•1 B-5 TONEARM with the cable already installed
•1 COUNTERWEIGHT
•1 PLATTER SPINDLE TIP to clamp the platter
•1 EXTRA COUNTERWEIGHT to fit different cartridges
•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/OVERHANG for cartridge alignment
with STROBOSCOPE for fine speed adjustments
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 finally
reconverted into AC12V.
The final result is a total control over the power
supply in order to give the motor its perfect phasing,
with a convenient speed 33/45rpm adjustable set up
and fine 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 fine pitch control
•TRANSMISSION 70 shores rectified NBR belt
•MOTOR 12 Volt High Torque synchronous externally
powered
•PLATTER Acrylic 23mm thick
•PLATTER SPINDLE Special Split-Spindle™ clamping
the platter
• PLATTER BEARING 5mm Chromed Steel ball
bearing with adjustable brass seat, in aluminium case
with two Graphite & Teflon elastic inner guides
POWER
• MAIN SUPPLY 100V ~115V~ 230V~50 or 60Hz
(depending on market destination not convertible)
•POWER CONSUMPTION 20 Watt
UPGRADES
•EXTERNAL AC FILTER Arno AC Distributor
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)
•METAL PARTS
Black on black lacquered and Italian Walnut
Silver on white lacquered
•PLATTER
Opaline white
• *Optional PLINTH
Transparent Acrylic 30mm

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SET-UP INSTRUCTION
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FIRST OPERATION
1) Please remove carefully all the protecting foam and
check the items listed are all supplied.
2) Place the turntable on a levelled surface, such as a
wall shelf immune to footfall, then level the
turntable.
3) Plug the pre-installed cable into the amplifier
phono input.
4) Install the counterweight into the rear arm wand of
the arm selecting the correct cartridge tracking
weight with the help of a precision scale (not
supplied).
5) Install the turntable belt surrounding the hourglass
motor pulley and the platter outer perimeter.
6) Plug the Power Adapter cable to the 12V Turntable
Speed Control, then plug the AC adapter into the wall
socket.
Connect the mini-XLR plug of the cable coming from
the motor of the turntable to the TSC.
OPERATING THE 33⅓rpm & 45rpm CONTROL
The turntable is fully controlled by an electronic power
supply
POSITIONING THE VALORE 425 PLUS
Your
Valore 425 Plus
turntable has been designed
for Hi-Fi systems.
It must be protected from direct sun and humidity.
Do not place it near heating sources, electrical and
electronic motors, mobile phones etc.
The levelling and positioning on a solid shelf, as
explained in the previous chapter, is fundamental to
ensure the best audio performances.
TURNTABLE SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
• Inner button starts and stops the 33⅓rpm speed.
Once the 33⅓rpm is playing its red LED light turns
on.
•Outer button starts and stops the 45rpm speed.
Once the 45rpm is playing its red LED light will be on.
The turntable also features a fine speed adjustment
“Pitch Control” function to allow a very fine and precise
speed calibration.
PITCH CONTROL MODE
To enter the PITCH CONTROL MODE press and hold for
4 seconds both 33⅓rpm and 45rpm buttons while the
turntable is spinning.
When the red LED light shuts down, the unit is ready
for the fine speed adjustment.
• PITCH –
press repeatedly the 33⅓rpm button until the correct
speed is reached.
The LED light flashes every time the button is
pressed.
• PITCH +
press repeatedly the 45rpm button until the correct
speed is reached.
The LED light flashes every time the button is
pressed.
To switch off of the PITCH CONTROL MODE press
and hold for 4 seconds both the 33⅓rpm and the 45rpm
buttons until the LED light is on and steady again.
SEE pag.12 for IMAGES

23mm platter supplied
Platter Spindle Tip
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INSTALLING THE PLATTER
STEP 2
thread the spindle tip as show in the picture
to secure the platter to the turntable.
STEP 3
the conical shape of the spindle tip must be firmly
threaded and will clamp the platter to the plinth.
STEP 1
position the platter on the turntable as
shown in the picture: the platter should
fit perfectly on the spindle flat surface.
To assemble the platter you are going to need:

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INSTALLING THE BELT
- belt (supplied)
To install the belt you are going to need:
STEP 1
Wrap the belt around the pulley and the platter as shown in the picture.

ANTI-SKATING, AZIMUTH, COUNTERWEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
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1- ANTI-SKATING nylon wire with bullet counterweight
3
2
4
5
- ANTI-SKATING support hoop
- ANTI-SKATING adjustment bar
- TONEARM COUNTERWEIGHT: to set up the correct tracking force depending on the phono cartridge in use
- SHELL AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT: to adjust the alignment of the tonearm head-shell (0,9mm Allen Wrench)
INSTALLING THE ANTI-SKATING SYSTEM
1 - Slip the loop of the ANTI-SKATING nylon wire over the groove of the ADJUSTMENT BAR
2 - Feed the wire through the loop of the SUPPORT HOOP
3 - Adjust the ANTI-SKATING force choosing the correct groove on the ADJUSTMENT BAR
1
2
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1
2
34
5

AZIMUTH
After the cartridge has been properly installed on the
tone arm, adjust the Azimuth of the shell with the
supplied 0,9mm Allen Wrench.
Setting a correct Azimuth will provide a better audio
performance.
VTA SETUP
Loose the Hex-bolt indicated by the arrow on the collar using the 1,5mm Allen Wrench
supplied to lift up or down the arm correctly adjusting the VTA as necessary.
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VTA SETUP

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POWER SUPPLY
European plug
U.S.A plug
U.K. Plug Australian plug
- Power Supply Adapter AC Plug it is necessary to use the correct AC plug based on your local
area.
PLEASE NOTE WELL: Before plugging the AC adapter plug the round connector
indicated here.

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POWER ADAPTER & SPEED CONTROL
45RPM BUTTON
33⅓RPM BUTTON
GOLD NOTE
Turntable Speed Control
33rpm 45rpm
insert the mini XLR from
the motor of the
Valore 425 here
DC in
DC out
(motor)
TSC REAR PANEL
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER
Use only the original GOLD NOTE AC adapter to power the turntable to
ensure the correct functioning.
PLEASE NOTE:Before plugging the adapter in to the AC make
sure the connector is plugged into the turntable.
TURNTABLE SPEED CONTROL:
•INNER BUTTON starts and stops the 33⅓rpm speed. When the 33⅓rpm is playing its red LED light turns on.
•OUTER BUTTON starts and stops the 45rpm speed.When the 45rpm is playing its red LED light turns on.
The turntable also features a fine speed adjustment “Pitch Control” function to achieve a precise control of the
speed.
PITCH CONTROL MODE
To enter the PITCH CONTROL MODE press and hold for 4 seconds both the 33⅓rpm and the 45rpm
buttons while the turntable is spinning at 33⅓rpm or 45rpm until the red LED light shuts down.
The unit is now ready to adjust the speed with the help of the stroboscope.
• PITCH – press repeatedly the 33⅓rpm button until the correct speed is reached.
The LED light flashes every time the button is pressed.
• PITCH + press repeatedly the 45rpm button until the correct speed is reached.
The LED light flashes every time the button is pressed.
To switch off of the PITCH CONTROL MODE press and hold for 4 seconds both the 33⅓rpm and the 45rpm
buttons until the LED light is on and steady again.

Stroboscope 50Hz
510
1520
Overhang
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allignment 66 mm. allignment 120,9 mm.
Stroboscope 50Hz
51015
20
Overhang
Stroboscope 50Hz
5101520
Overhang
B
C
A
Our turntables and tonearms are always supplied with the Gold Note Calibration Tool to calibrate correctly the setup.
With this tool you will be able to adjust:
A) Phono Cartridge alignment
B) Overhang
C) 45rpm and 33⅓rpm speed
(requires a strobe light)
OVERHANG
To set the correct overhang the Calibration Tool must be inserted onto the turntable record pin and the
cartridge Tip must be positioned on top of the pin.
Adjust the position of the cartridge until the suggested overhang of the phono cartridge is reached as
indicated by the manufacturer.
SPEED ADJUSTMENTS
Check the speed with the help of a strobe light (eventually a home NEON can also work).
When the speed is correct you will be able to see the sequence of black rectangular signs as if they were
stable and fixed while the platter is spinning.
The outer line is to check the 33⅓rpm
The inner line is to check the 45rpm
CALIBRATION: CARTRIDGE OVERHANG, ALIGNMENT & SPEED

allignment66mm. allignment120,9mm.
Stroboscope 50Hz
5101520
Overhang
CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT
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allignment 66 mm. allignment 120,9 mm.
Stroboscope 50Hz
51015
20
Overhang
PHONO CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT
To correctly align the phono cartridge in order to achieve the best tracking position, point the
tip of the phono cartridge into the red circle marked inside the Green and the Blue areas as
indicated in the picture below.
The body of the phono cartridge must be aligned to the vertical stripes in order to achieve the
best position for musical reproduction.

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DETACHABLE DUST COVER
PICTURE 2
PICTURE 3
PICTURE 1
The new Gold Note dust cover features detachable
hinges, a new proprietary design developed to let you
enjoy your turntable at the best in any situation.
The new dust cover is incredibly versatile and allows the
usage of the turntable with or without it.
We are proud to offer this new solution to our clients to
help them preserve their turntables in ideal functional
and cosmetic conditions.
The new design also provides a stop point at about 90°
to the dust cover: in this position it automatically stops
and the hinges will hold the dust cover avoiding
overturning.
Removing the dust cover is simple and quick:
lift the dust cover until it reaches the 90° stop
point and it's completely opened, then gently slide
it towards LEFT (facing the turntable) to detach it
from the plinth.
Please Note: the dust cover can be removed and
reinserted only when it's in its resting position,
completely opened at 90°.

WARRANTY
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
To validate the warranty is necessary to register the unit on the Gold Note internet web
site within 15 days from the purchase on the appropriate area on our web site:
http://www.goldnote.it
If the unit is not registered correctly or is been purchased from a different country of the
purchaser origin/home the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the eventual
registration refused.
The warranty does not cover in any case:
tubes, phono cartridge styli and batteries.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
All GOLD NOTE® products are the result of meticulous technological research, and
consequently their correct functioning is guaranteed. In spite of this it is possible that problems
may emerge which non-specialist users cannot resolve.
In this case, contact your dealer who will advise you on how to resolve the problem.
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national distributor or without being
authorised to do so. In such cases both GOLD NOTE® and the distribution agents operating
within your territory decline responsibility of any kind.
Please Note:
Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice.

For spare parts visit the official Gold Note store at:
http://www.akamaiaudio.it/
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ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
ADJUSTMENTS
ACTION DESCRIPTION HOW TO ADJUST IT
LEVELLING THE TURNTABLE
CLEANING THE TURNTABLE
the turntable is not levelled
the turntable is not levelled
the Turntable is dirty and has
to be cleaned
• With a spirit level, only level the Turntable Platter
through its shelf layer eventually screwing its feet just
for very fine adjustment, take care of levelling the
platter on its vertical and horizontal lines
• Be sure that the turntable layer is enough solid and
rigid to support the weight of the turntable easily
• With EXTREME care use ONLY very soft 100% cotton
cloth to sweep dust and stains out.
Any acid or not extremely soft cloth will irreversibly
damage the turntable fine aesthetic.
Do not use any alcohol to clean the turntable anodised
label, pulley and motor spindle. Only dry cloth is
allowed
SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY
MOTOR HEATING
MOTOR NOISE
• AC synchronous motors as the
ones used by Gold Note may warm
up to 50° Celsius without creating
any problem
the motor produces
a buzz noise while
spinning
the motor is too hot
•The 3 stainless steel screws of
the motor's cover are too tight
•Unscrew them enough to let the
motor spins without making noise,
they need just to be very gently
screwed to the motor cover
•The pulley’s shaft slightly touches
the motor chromed plated cover
•Gently lift the pulley up a bit
VTA & AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT • Refer to proper area of this manual for adjusting the
VTA & SHELL AZIMUTH correctly
The Motor produces a
low scraping noise
while spinning

For spare parts visit the official Gold Note store at:
http://www.akamaiaudio.it/
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FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY
OIL POURING FROM THE
BRONZE BEARING
PLATTER WOBBLING
SPEAKERS HUMMING
• The pressure created by the strict
tolerance of the bearing/spindle
system can force some oil out of the
bottom of the platter bearing
the speakers hum
when the turntable is
connected to the
system
Oil drops are coming
out of the bottom of
the platter bearing
when the platter
spindle is inserted
the platter wobbles on
the edges
• The platter must be clamped
firmly and tightly to the plinth in
order to achieve a smooth and
stable rotation
• The turntable CAN NOT be
responsible for any hearable noise
coming from the speakers
• Clamp the split-spindle tip into
the platter and thread it with the
help of a metal pin to get into the
tip hole
• Clean the spilled oil. It won't come out
again after the platter spindle has been
perfectly positioned into the platter
bearing
• The tonearm cable can present an
issue: please check the grounding of the
cable carefully

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Montespertoli (Florence) Italy - 50025
Tel. + 39 0571 67500
Fax. + 39 0571 675013
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