Your Music, Reborn
Mimesis Excellence Digital / Analogue preamplifier is designed for audiophiles seeking the pinnacle of sound quality, combining cutting-edge technology with Goldmund’s renowned craftsmanship.
Feel the Perfection
At the heart of the Mimesis Excellence is the new Themis audio board, a significant advancement in the HiFi space. Each audio channel—left and right—has its own dedicated audio card, allowing them to process sound independently. This separation minimizes noise, keeping the audio signal clean and clear. Each channel is also equipped with a state-of-the-art Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) and volume control, ensuring the purest sound and handling a wide range of volumes—from the lowest to the highest decibels—without distortion.
Experience the Magic
The Themis audio board features innovative blocked mechanical shielding to block unwanted electromagnetic emissions that could cause sound distortion. It includes a newly designed, highly precise volume controller, further elevating the audio experience. Designed to be modular, Themis offers easy maintenance due to its independent functionality from other card components, enhancing overall performance and reliability.
Discover the Brilliance
The preamplifier also incorporates a new customized DAC, absent in its predecessor, with exceptional performance in terms of noise and distortion, capable of decoding up to DSD 512. The fully customized clock generation system ensures the lowest possible jitter in digital signal transmission, and a new shielding mechanism for the audio boards further enhances sound quality.
Unleashing Pure Audio
The Mimesis Excellence features fully separated left and right digital and analogue power supplies, including customized high-end transformers. The power is regulated in two stages for maximum stability, and a new power management system refines the preamplifier’s operation.
Dive into a Symphony of Pure Sound
In simple terms, a digital/analogue preamplifier fine-tunes and boosts the audio signals from various sources before they reach your passive speakers. The Mimesis Excellence excels in this role, delivering top-notch sound quality. With a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of over 130 dB and a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 0 dB), extending to an astonishing 530 kHz (+/- 3 dB), this preamplifier captures the full spectrum of audio and ensures your listening experience is free from unwanted noise. The total harmonic distortion (THD) is impressively low, keeping the sound clear and true to the original recording.
Elegance Meets Simplicity
The Mimesis Excellence is available in Goldmund’s signature gray and an elegant matte black finish. Customers are encouraged to contact their local dealer, as availability, pricing, and lead times may vary per finish. The side panels showcase the distinctive wave design that is aesthetically coherent with the rest of the new Goldmund collection, ensuring visual harmony. The preamplifier features intuitive front panel controls for volume, balance, and other functions, providing a user-friendly interface.
Goldmund's Promise: Innovation and Quality
“At Goldmund, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of audio technology,” said Carsten Roth, CEO of Goldmund. “The Mimesis Excellence preamplifier embodies our dedication to innovation and quality, delivering an unmatched listening experience for our customers.”
INPUTS
Input impedance: 51 kOhms
Maximum input level (balanced): 19.2 Vrms
Maximum input level (unbalanced): 10.3 Vrms
Input impedance: 51 kOhms
Maximum input level (balanced): 19.2 Vrms
Maximum input level (unbalanced): 10.3 Vrms
OUTPUTS
Output impedance: 75 Ohms
Maximum output level (balanced): 20 Vrms
Maximum output level (unbalanced): 10 Vrms
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Values for any level to maximum output level:
+/- 0 dB, 20 – 20 kHz
+/- 3 dB, 0.2 – 530 kHz
DISTORTION
With 1 Vrms output level, 80 KHz measurement bandwidth, 600 ohms termination impedance:
THD unbalanced input to unbalanced output: 0.0006 % flat with frequency
THD balanced input to balanced out: 0.0004 % flat with frequency
THD unbalanced digital input to unbalanced output: 0.00085 % (-6dBFS) flat with frequency
SPEED
Slew rate of the amplification stages: 15 V/us
Slew rate of the amplification stages: 15 V/us
CROSSTALK
Separation: > 85 dB between channels (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
NOISE
Signal-to noise ratio on line input: > 130 dB (0.01 Hz - 10 Mhz)
Weighted ASA A: > 140 dB
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Room temperature: -30 to +40 degrees Celsius
Internal temperature: +45 to +70 degrees Celsius
POWER
Nominal line voltage: 115 or 230 V
Input voltage range: +/-15 %
Maximum power consumption: 20 W
GROUNDING
Separated ground and earth signal
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
VOLUME control
BALANCE control
MUTE & STANDBY control
VOLUME MEMO control
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS & CONTROLS
Power connector
3x pairs of analogue RCA input connector (right and left)
2x pairs of analogue XLR input connector (right and left)
2x S/PDIF digital RCA input connector
2x Optical digital RCA input connector
2x pair of RCA output connector (right and left)
2x pair of XLR output connector (right and left)
POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS
Power cord socket (3 lugs)
Main fuse (1 A slow-blow)
Voltage selector 115/230 V
Earthing post (yellow-green)
DEVICE SIZE & WEIGHT
Preamplifier (without power cord)
44 W x 13.1 H x 40 D (cm)
17.3 W x 5.16 H x 15.8 D (inch)
11.5 Kg
Power Supply (without power cord)
44 W x 13.1 H x 38.6 D (cm)
17.3 W x 5.16 H x 15.2 D (inch)
13 Kg
Preamplifier (without power cord)
44 W x 13.1 H x 40 D (cm)
17.3 W x 5.16 H x 15.8 D (inch)
11.5 Kg
Power Supply (without power cord)
44 W x 13.1 H x 38.6 D (cm)
17.3 W x 5.16 H x 15.2 D (inch)
13 Kg
PACKAGING SIZE & WEIGHT (GROSS)
46 W x 40 H x 58 D (cm)
18.1 W x 15.8 H x 22.9 D (inch)
14 Kg
COLOR
Gray | Black