Goldmund MIMESIS 22S User Manual

USER MANUAL

GOLDMUND MIMESIS 22S

Analog Preamplifier

Thank you for purchasing the Goldmund MIMESIS 22S ANALOG PREAMPLIFIER.
Please take some time to read this manual. It will provide you with useful information to
make your pleasure of listening to the MIMESIS 22S even higher.

INTRODUCTION

GOLDMUND MIMESIS 22 Signature Analog 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 manufacture of the
industry’s most advanced technologies, including audio and video systems, home­networking and music distribution.

The guiding principle at Goldmund is to produce a precise sound with the latest possible
loss of quality through the different stages. Goldmund will never adopt a technology
before it is sufficiently developed to satisfy the high quality standards we set. This is why
Goldmund has often rejected mainstream technologies and developed its own.

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W A R N I N G!

No connection or manipulation may be
made before reading these instructions and
observing all safety warnings.

This extremely high quality Preamplifier
possesses new technical features which are
or will become necessary for accurate
power amplification of high quality analog
sources.

Observe general electrical safety
precautions particularly with regard to
avoiding water, moisture and heat. To
reduce the risk of electric shock do not
remove the covers and refer servicing to
qualified personnel.

The installation instructions must be carried
out in full and the mentioned precautions
taken to provide the satisfaction the
Mimesis 22S is designed to provide and to
avoid jeopardizing personal and equipment
safety or impairing performance.

Nevertheless, in the Mimesis 22S
Preamplifier, Goldmund engineering
excellence delivers extreme performance in
a simple and convenient format that we
hope you will enjoy for many years to come.

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1 SETTING UP THE MIMESIS 22S

1.1 PRELIMINARIES

For exacting technicians, musicians, and all high-fidelity music purists who
demand the very best in reproduction, we strongly recommend the use of top
quality power amplifiers, since most of the analog signal integrity delivered by the
preamplifier, it can be destroyed by using lower quality amplifiers.

For perfect analog amplification, Goldmund recommends the Goldmund Telos
series of power amplifiers.

The connection between the analog sources and the preamplifier as well as
between the preamplifier and the power amplifiers are also critical. Ultra low
reflection interconnect cables are absolutely mandatory to retain the time integrity
that the preamplifier is designed to provide. In all typical cases Goldmund
recommends using the special Goldmund Lineal interconnect cables.

1.2 UNPACKING

You will find within the two GOLDMUND MIMESIS 22 S transit boxes:

- The Analog Preamplifier.

- The Power Supply Unit.

- Preamplifier to Power Supply cable.

- The mains powercord.

- The remote control and batteries.

- This manual.
Please keep the packaging in case you need to transport the MIMESIS 22S any

time in the future.
This packaging has been designed specifically to protect the MIMESIS 22S in

transit. Use of alternative packaging is likely to result in damage, invalidating
warranty cover.

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1.3 CHOICE OF PREAMPLIFIER LOCATION

The Goldmund Mimesis 22S preamplifier generates a significant amount of heat.
It is necessary to allow adequate ventilation for proper cooling of the heat sinks.
Avoid any location which is not properly ventilated. Avoid stacking equipment and
do not locate the preamplifier close to equipment that is sensitive to temperature.

The power unit has been especially designed to minimize transformer vibration
effects on the audio circuits. One consequence of this strategy is that the power
supply unit is physically separate, connected by only the 150mm cabling. The
power supply and preamplifier should be located as far apart as the cabling
allows. The preamplifier should ideally not be located above the power supply.
The power supply most certainly should never be located above the preamplifier
as this would force transformer vibration evacuation through the audio circuits on
its way to ground.

The power supply also generates a significant amount of heat and the ventilation
requirements noted above also apply.

The preamplifier has been designed with four adjustable conical feet. These are
used to ensure proper vibration transmission to the preamplifier support in order
to evacuate all detrimental vibrations inside the unit, following the famous
Goldmund "Mechanical Grounding" principle. Depending on the flatness of the
chosen location, you may have to adjust one or more of these feet.

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1.4 LINE VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT

Warning! If the line voltage provided is not appropriate as supplied, please
consult your dealer.

ATTENTION: At the 220V position, the Goldmund Mimesis 22S preamplifier will
function properly for main line voltages between 200V and 240V. At the 110V
position, the main line must deliver between 105 and 125V. If your main supply
operates out of these tolerances, please consult your Goldmund dealer.

This fuse is located on the power cord receptacle and can be accessed by
raising the cover using a small screwdriver when the power cord has been
removed (ensuring power is disconnected before handling). Use a 2.5A slow­blow fuse.

Warning! Always ensure that the fuse cover is fitted. Fuses are for fire
prevention and do not protect against risk of electric shock.

1.5 CONNECTIONS

Warning! Always remember that a plug with bared connectors is dangerous if in
contact with a live socket. This appliance must be earthed.

Connect the non-rewireable power cord supplied to the back of the power supply
and plug it into the nearest wall plug. Use only a 3 lugs grounded plug, for safety
and noise reasons. Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your
Goldmund retailer.

To get the best sound of the preamplifier, avoid any multiple plugs or extension
cords.

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1.5 CONNECTIONS contd

Warning! Take care to always handle the cable by the connectors. Never twist
the cable excessively or attempt to connect or disconnect the connector by
handling the cable body in place of the connector.

Connect the cabling from the power supply output to the preamplifier input point
labeled “Power”.

Warning! The next stage in setting up your Mimesis 22S is to connect your
sources, power amplifiers and other peripheral devices. All devices should be
disconnected from mains power until safe.

Connect the preamp analog output interconnects to the power amp using the
RCA female sockets labeled “analog outputs”.

Connect the interconnect cables from source devices to the line inputs numbered
1 to 7 labeled ‘IN1’ to ‘IN7’.

Connect tape machines to any inputs and to the Tape output RCA plugs.
Note:

Do not use the direct input labeled “SSP Input” if you are not using a linked
configuration with a Goldmund Mimesis 20. If your configuration includes the
special software modules which allow the connection of several units together,
use the DB9 terminated cable provided with this option to connect the Mimesis
22S to these units and follow the instructions delivered with the software.

In that case only, use only the direct input marked “SSP Input” to connect the
analog output of the Mimesis 20 to the Mimesis 22S analog input module.

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