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GOLDMUND MIMESIS 32 - UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER - 4

 

 
 

SETTING UP THE MIMESIS 32 

 
 

1.1  

PRELIMINARIES 

 

Please read the following instructions very carefully. This high-precision unit will provide the 
best  digital  signal  possible  to  your  digital-input  power  amplifiers  thanks  to  its  unique 
technology. 
 
For exacting technicians, musicians, and all high-fidelity music purists who demand the very 
best in musical reproduction, we strongly recommend the use of top quality power amplifiers 
with a digital input, since most of the digital signal performance delivered by the Mimesis 32 
preamplifier can be eroded by using lower quality amplifiers or D/A converters. 
 
The  connection  between  the  analog  and  digital  sources  and  the  preamplifier  as  well  as 
between  the  Mimesis  32  and  the  power  amplifiers  are  critical.  Ultra  low  reflection 
interconnect  cables  are  absolutely  mandatory  in  analog  and  precise  impedance  SPDIF 
cables in digital to keep the time integrity that the preamplifier is designed to provide. In all 
typical  cases  Goldmund  recommends  using the special  Goldmund  Lineal  interconnect  and 
digital cables.

 

 
 

1.2 

UNPACKING 

 

You will find in the packaging: 
- The controller itself 
- The power cord 
- The remote control 
- This manual. 
 
Unpack the above-mentioned parts carefully. 
Keep all packaging for future use. 
 

WARNING 
 

IF YOU NEED TO RETURN THE MIMESIS 32 TO 
THE 

FACTORY 

OR 

TO 

YOR 

LOCAL 

REPRESENTATIVE FOR A WARRANTY REPAIR; 
PLEASE  NOTE  THAT  IT  MUST  BE  REPACKED 
IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING

 
THIS  PACKAGING  HAS  BEEN  DESIGNED 
SPECIFICALLY  TO  PROTECT  YOUR  MIMESIS 
32  IN  TRANSIT.  USE  OF  ALTERNATIVE 
PACKAGING 

IS 

LIKELY 

TO 

RESULT 

IN 

DAMAGE, INVALIDATING WARRANTY COVER.

 

Summary of Contents for MIMESIS 32

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL GOLDMUND MIMESIS 32 Universal Preamplifier...

Page 2: ...sal 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 development and manufactur...

Page 3: ...GOLDMUND MIMESIS 32 UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER 2 Table of Contents 1 SETTING UP THE MIMESIS 32 4 2 OPERATING THE MIMESIS 32 9 3 MAINTENANCE 12 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 5 BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS 15...

Page 4: ...reful 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 in th...

Page 5: ...ier as well as between the Mimesis 32 and the power amplifiers are critical Ultra low reflection interconnect cables are absolutely mandatory in analog and precise impedance SPDIF cables in digital to...

Page 6: ...s of mechanical components including the CD transport itself The Goldmund Mimesis 32 preamplifier generates a significant amount of heat It is necessary to allow adequate ventilation for proper coolin...

Page 7: ...CONNECTION Plug the AC power cord to the power supply and into a wall socket The preamplifier is and remains on power as soon as the power switch located on the back panel is turned on For best sonic...

Page 8: ...ork equally well Digital input 7 and 8 are reserved for HDMI connection Analog inputs are numbered from 9 to 14 The Analog input 12 13 and 14 are switchable for three separates 2 channel or one 6 chan...

Page 9: ...vers needed are included in the configuration file provided in the Configurator Note If the display indicates CONFIG NOT SET it means that the Mimesis 32 does not have a configuration loaded Please co...

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 cont...

Page 11: ...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 rear bal...

Page 12: ...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 number...

Page 13: ...ct servicing and operation should be referred to the local authorized retailer supplying and supporting your Goldmund equipment 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INPUTS 8 digital inputs In1 RCA spdif In2 Tos...

Page 14: ...annels for each 1 HDMI output to connect a video display or a processor Front panel and remote control adjustable level control with more than 65dB range and 0 05dB accuracy in the 0 to 34dB range REM...

Page 15: ...n and volume control Numeric displays for input selection Numeric displays for volume Direct Led format balance and function display POWER Nominal line voltage 100V or 115V or 230 V Input voltage rang...

Page 16: ...GOLDMUND MIMESIS 32 UNIVERSAL PREAMPLIFIER 15 5 BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS RevC...

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