Goldmund Mimesis Signature Preamplifier

GOLDMUND MIMESIS SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER LAUNCHED

The Goldmund Mimesis Signature Preamplifier is the latest release from Swiss HiFi brand Goldmund.

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The Goldmund Mimesis Signature Preamplifier combines analogue and digital in a high end package.

DAC

At its core, the Mimesis Signature features the ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC, a 32-bit stereo digital-to-analogue converter which handles PCM audio data up to 384kHz at 32-bit and DSD data up to DSD-22.6MHz format (DSD512). This DAC has a dynamic range (DNR) of 129dB and THD+N of -120dB.

POWER SUPPLY

The power supply within the Goldmund Mimesis Signature is designed to curb noise. Output noise measures at a low 18µV, the power supply achieves power supply rejection of 80dB,

By distinctly separating the analogue and digital power supplies, Goldmund aims to shield the audio signal and its components from any potential noise interference.

NEW 2023 DESIGN

The Goldmund Mimesis Signature Preamplifier embodies new 2023 design language, harmonizing aesthetics with functionality. The top panel exhibits a No-screw-design, creating an uncluttered and streamlined appearance. The side panels echo the design ethos of the Goldmund active speaker range, embodying the flagship Gaia. There is a new, thicker panel structure, with a 12mm profile, previously 6-8mm.

GOLDMUND MIMESIS SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER SPECS

POWER SUPPLY: Nominal line voltage: 117 or 234 V (switchable), Fuse 2.5A for 110V, Fuse 1A for 220V, Input voltage range: +/- 10 %

ANALOGUE INPUTS: 3 x pair RCA 1 x pair XLR balanced

DIGITAL INPUTS: 2 x Digital S/PDIF 1 x Toslink Optical 1 x USB AUDIO (up to 384 kHz PCM up to DSD512)

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS & CONTROLS; ON/OFF power switch key, Voltage input selector, RS232 Command connector

INPUT: Input impedance: 50 kOhms Nominal input level: 2.25 V RMS Maximum input level (unbalanced): 4V RMS Maximum input level (balanced): 2V RMS

OUTPUT: 1 x pair of RCA 1 x pair XLR balanced

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: These values for any level to maximum output level

+/- 0.1 dB, 10 Hz – 20 kHz

+/- 1.5 dB, 10 Hz – 100 kHz

+/- 3 dB, 10 Hz – 200 kHz

DISTORTION

With 1 V RMS output level, 80 KHz measurement bandwidth, 600 Ohms termination impedance

THD unbalanced in to unbalanced out < 0.005% (-90 dB) flat with frequency

IMD unbalanced in to unbalanced out < 0.002% (-80 dB)

NOISE: Signal-to noise ratio: > 120 dB at 0 dBFS

OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Room temperature: -30 to +40 degrees Celsius (-22 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit) Internal temperature: +45 to +65 degrees Celsius (+113 to +149 degrees Fahrenheit)

SIZE & WEIGHT: 44 W x 40 D x 13.2 H (cm) – 17.32 W x 15.75 D x 5.20 H (inch), 15 kg