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Goldmund Mimesis Reference
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The Mimesis Reference is a flagship preamplifier from Goldmund, built with a very wide rated bandwidth and rich connectivity. Goldmund is a Swiss high-end manufacturer, and the Mimesis Reference sits at the top of its preamplifier range.

Key specs that matter

Seven balanced and three single-ended inputs are provided, with three balanced and three single-ended outputs. Rated bandwidth is 0.2 Hz to 1.2 MHz. Signal-to-noise exceeds 126 dB with distortion at 0.0002%. The unit ships as a 20 kg main chassis plus a 25 kg power supply in a two-box construction.

Pairing

The rich set of balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs covers an extensive multi-source, multi-output system.

Alternatives

Goldmund's broader amplifier range forms natural partner components for a system built around this brand's flagship preamplifier.

Specifications

  • Model name

    Mimesis Reference

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    7

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    3

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    3

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    100

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    50

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    50

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    0.2

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    1 200 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    >126

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    0.0002

  • Dimensions (mm)

    440 x 160 x 406 (Main) + 440 x 160 x 390 (PSU)

  • Weight (kg)

    20 (Main) + 25 (PSU)

  • Official link

    https://goldmund.com/preamplifiers-collection/mimesis-reference-analogue-preamplifier/

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