Goldmund rounds off the yr with the Mimesis Reference Pre-Amplifier, the primary time the Swiss high-end model has launched a ‘reference’ pre.
It is very uncommon for Goldmund to offer their merchandise the ‘Reference’ tag, and that is the primary time they’ve put it on a pre-amp, placing the brand new Mimesis Reference Pre-Amplifier in the identical hallowed halls as the unique Reference turntable and Eidos Reference digital gamers.
Following the discharge of the Mimesis Signature Pre-Amplifier, this newest luxurious hi-fi element options Class A output stage drivers, it guarantees the bottom complete harmonic distortion (unbalanced enter to unbalanced output 0.0002% flat with frequency/ balanced enter to balanced output 0.0001% flat with frequency) and intermodulation distortion (unbalanced enter to unbalanced output 0.0002%/ balanced enter to balanced output 0.0001%) for what the corporate describes as an “genuine soundscape”. We’re informed that the signal-to-noise ratio on the road enter is > 126 dB (0.01Hz – 10 MHz).
The Goldmund Mimesis Reference Pre-Amplifier additionally boasts a redesigned energy provide in a separate 25kg, 16 x 44 x 39 cm (HxWxD) unit that includes customized audio-grade transformers for enhanced channel separation.
The pre-amplifier’s coronary heart is only analogue, with superior warmth dissipation strategies and Goldmund model elements for secure sonic energy. Naturally, the brand new mannequin showcases Goldmund’s ‘No-screw-design’ and sturdy Mechanical Enclosure, accessible in silver gray or matte black. Moreover, similar to the lately launched Telos 1800 energy amp, you may customise the Memisis Reference pre with a gold high left entrance ring for a contact of sophistication.
Except for the ability connector, black sign grounding publish and yellow-green earthing publish, connectivity features a trio of balanced XLRs and 7 RCA line inputs. You additionally get two units of stereo Tape outputs, alongside three L/R units of XLR and RCA outputs and an RS232 connector. The ability provide additionally has a sign grounding and earthing publish.
The sometimes clear and minimalist fascia presents controls for Mute and Energy, Quantity, Stability, File/ Menu, Section/ Edit and collection of seven inputs.
The Mimesis Reference Pre-Amplifier is offered in Goldmund’s basic silver gray or matte black for £137,500.
