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User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 16 UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER   - 12 -

 

MAINTENANCE 

 

 
To  clean  your  Mimesis  16  use  only  a  soft,  clean,  dry  or  slightly  damp  cloth.    Avoid  using 
domestic cleaning products. 
 
There  are  no  user  serviceable  parts  inside  the  Mimesis  16.  Unauthorized  servicing  or 
alteration invalidates the manufacturer’s warranty.  
 
All  enquires  relating  to  product  servicing  and  operation  should  be  referred  to  the  local 
authorized retailer supplying and supporting your Goldmund equipment. 
 
 

TECHNICAL DATA 

 
 

INPUTS 

  6 digital inputs (8 for the Mimesis 16HD): 

In1 RCA spdif 

In2 Toslink optical 

In3 RCA spdif / XLR aes-ebu 

In4 Toslink optical / RCA spdif 

In5 RCA spdif 

In6 USB AUDIO (up to 48kHz pcm stereo only) 

In7 HDMI input (Mimesis 16HD only) 

In8 HDMI input (Mimesis 16HD only) 

 

Any inputs from 1 to 5, and 7-8 can receive multi-channel encoded signal and audio 
signal up to 96kHz. 

 

  6 analog inputs: 

In9 to In11 RCA 2-channel 

In12 to In14 RCA 2-channel if rear switch up 

In12  RCA 6-channel if rear switch down 

 

 

Warning!  Always  turn  the  power  off  before 
cleaning your preamplifier. 

 

Summary of Contents for MIMESIS 16

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL USER MANUAL USER MANUAL USER MANUAL GOLDMUND MIMESIS 16 MIMESIS 16HD Universal Preamplifiers...

Page 2: ...OLDMUND MIMESIS 16 Universal Preamplifier Goldmund was founded in 1978 and has ever since been dedicated to the accurate reproduction of sound and image At Goldmund we strive to lead in the creation d...

Page 3: ...nly careful use can provide all the satisfaction you are expecting All handling must be performed according to the following instructions to avoid impairing the preamplifier s performance Nevertheless...

Page 4: ...User manual Goldmund MIMESIS 16 UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER 3 Table of Contents Page 1 SETTING UP HE MIMESIS 16 4 2 OPERATING THE MIMESIS 16 9 3 MAINTENANCE 12 4 TECHNICAL DATA 12 5 BACK PANEL 14...

Page 5: ...amplifier as well as between the Mimesis 16 and the power amplifiers are critical Ultra low reflection interconnect cables are absolutely mandatory in analog and precise impedance SPDIF cables in digi...

Page 6: ...rations of mechanical components including the CD transport itself The Goldmund Mimesis 16 preamplifier generates a significant amount of heat It is necessary to allow adequate ventilation for proper...

Page 7: ...ircuitry remains connected as long as the power supply switch is not turned off The Standby is controlled by the remote SOURCES CONNECTION Connect the analog sources or tape machines to the back panel...

Page 8: ...t the Mimesis 16 does not have a configuration loaded Please contact your authorized Goldmund retailer to assist you to set up your unit To play audio files from a computer to a Mimesis 16 1 Connect t...

Page 9: ...have a common level adjustment inside the preamplifier small blue switch with 5 levers Contact your local distributor to help you adjust the switch to the best adapted input level Input level max All...

Page 10: ...0 or 5 1 will be displayed on the front panel only when the digital source has been locked to the source frequency OUTPUT VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The level control may be adjusted manually or by remote con...

Page 11: ...AL key on the remote control Then adjust the balance Note Adjustment can be done when the Led on the BAL key is lit The 4 balance keys diamond configuration are controlling the right left and front re...

Page 12: ...ted At the end of 20 sec the pink noise is automatically cancelled INPUT SOURCE SELECTION The 1 to 14 keys are selecting the source to listen Digital inputs are numbered from 1 to 8 Analog Inputs are...

Page 13: ...iler supplying and supporting your Goldmund equipment 4 TECHNICAL DATA INPUTS 6 digital inputs 8 for the Mimesis 16HD In1 RCA spdif In2 Toslink optical In3 RCA spdif XLR aes ebu In4 Toslink optical RC...

Page 14: ...programmable remote control transmitter codes available on request Volume and balanced control Selection of the source Remote muting and standby Balance and Pink noise Output Format selection FRONT PA...

Page 15: ...User manual Goldmund MIMESIS 16 UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER 14 5 BACK PANEL RevC...

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