Gold Note Valore 425 Plus Turntable

The Gold Note Valore 425 Plus is a turntable of genuine high-end engineering ambition — a handmade instrument from Gold Note's Florence atelier that brings features and mechanical standards derived directly from the flagship Gold Note range into a form that is both elegantly resolved and practically accessible. Its 30mm plinth, available in four exceptional finishes, is constructed to reduce vibrations with a thoroughness that its price point does not suggest; its 12V synchronous motor is electronically governed with a precision and quietness that belies its compact specification; and its Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm — Gold Note's benchmark precision tonearm with exclusive GRW micro ball-bearings — ensures that the Valore 425 Plus is ready from the outset to extract the finest possible performance from any cartridge it is paired with. It is, in short, a turntable that consistently delivers more than its specification promises — and whose musical performance sets a new standard at its price.

30mm Plinth — Four Exceptional Finishes

The Valore 425 Plus's plinth is a structural and aesthetic achievement of genuine distinction — machined to a 30mm depth and available in four special finishes that reflect the breadth and confidence of Gold Note's Italian design tradition: Italian Walnut, Black Lacquer, Transparent Acrylic, and Real Silver Leaf. Each finish is applied and finished by hand in Florence to a standard of craftsmanship that transforms the Valore 425 Plus from a precision instrument into an object of genuine beauty — one that rewards close inspection with the quality of its surface work and the integrity of its material choices. Metal parts are finished in black anodised aluminium; the platter is available in Black or Opaline White — a combination of choices that allows the Valore 425 Plus to be configured as a design statement of considerable individuality.

PTE Platter and Split-Spindle™ Bearing

The Valore 425 Plus's platter is machined from high-dampening PTE — a material chosen for its exceptional acoustic absorption and rotational stability — and its 60mm platter bearing and spindle are finely machined to tolerances that guarantee smooth, noiseless rotation across the full range of operating conditions. The Split-Spindle™ clamping design — a Gold Note proprietary engineering solution — holds the record in intimate, consistent contact with the platter surface, eliminating the air gap between record and platter that compromises resonance control in conventional spindle designs. The chromed steel 5mm ball bearing at the heart of the bearing assembly provides the low-friction, noiseless rotation that is the mechanical foundation of the Valore 425 Plus's exceptional analogue performance — contributing directly to its wow and flutter figure of 0.2% and rumble performance of −75 dB.

12V Synchronous Motor with Electronic Speed Control

The Valore 425 Plus's 12V high-torque synchronous motor is one of the quietest and most precisely controlled motor assemblies available in a turntable at this price — operating with a near-total absence of mechanical noise and delivering the sustained, consistent torque that precise speed control demands. Both 33⅓ rpm and 45 rpm are electronically controlled to ±0.1% accuracy, with fine pitch adjustment available for both speeds — and the 70 shores rectified NBR belt transmits drive from motor to platter with exceptional smoothness, free from the micro-vibrations that contaminate the signal path in belt-drive designs of lesser engineering precision. The power supply delivers 18V output from a 100–240V, 50/60 Hz mains input, consuming a maximum of 20W — and the optional PST-10 or PST-1 external inductive power supply represents a meaningful and audible upgrade path for those who wish to go further.

Gold Note B-5.1 Tonearm — Ready to Play

The Valore 425 Plus arrives fitted as standard with the Gold Note B-5.1 tonearm — derived from the B-5.1 and built to the same standard of precision and craftsmanship — and a transparent hinged removable dust cover, making it genuinely ready to deliver exceptional analogue performance from the moment it is installed. The B-5.1's exclusive GRW micro ball-bearings and Aluminium 6000 series arm tube provide a tonearm interface of outstanding precision — one that allows any cartridge to track the groove with complete composure and retrieve the finest low-level musical detail with an agility and naturalness that sets a new standard at this price point. Those who wish to explore a further step in cartridge performance will find the Gold Note Vasari and Gold Note Donatello natural partners for this deck.

Technical Specifications

Who Is It For?

The Valore 425 Plus is for the analogue enthusiast who wants a turntable of genuine Italian engineering quality and outstanding build — one that arrives with a precision tonearm already fitted and that is ready to reward investment in a quality cartridge and phono stage from the outset. It pairs naturally with the Gold Note PH-10 phono stage, and those exploring Gold Note's cartridge range will find the Gold Note Vasari a fine starting point. For those who want to take the next step in Gold Note's turntable range, the Gold Note Pianosa and Gold Note Giglio represent a meaningful advance in mechanical sophistication and musical authority.

Buying from Martins Hi-Fi

Martins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. We can demonstrate the Valore 425 Plus in our Norwich showroom, fitted with a suitable cartridge and connected to a quality phono stage, so you can hear precisely what this turntable delivers in a properly configured system. When you get in touch, you'll be speaking with Dave, Chris and Tim — experienced specialists who can advise on this product and your whole system.

Contact us at info@martinshifi.co.uk, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our Why Martins Hi-Fi page. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.