James,
Is there a technical reason, or otherwise, you chose the Valore above other Gold Note chassis'?
I've been wanting to add a TT to my system for a while. Considered TTs - Clearaudio & VPI decks. Here in the UK the obligatory 'giant killer' decks are the Michell Orbe & possibly the Rega RP8. These decks could be the path to vinyl utopia. But, although I've heard them I've never heard them WOW me.
A TT in my system would be a luxury. I don't need it to serve the purpose of a normal high end source - I have a Bryston digital set up for that.
I want to indulge in what vinyl can bring to my system. I will happily trade detail, accuracy, dynamics & frequency extremes for warmth, lushness & the feel one can only achieve with a wonderful TT.
James, you have my attention. Thank you.
Kyri