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Since 1978, Goldmund has been dedicated to developing audio equipment of the highest quality and accuracy to immerse you in the most realistic audio experience possible. At Goldmund, we are committed to being at the forefront of the creation, development, and manufacture of the industry's most advanced technologies, including audio systems and music distribution.
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Only careful installation and use can provide the satisfaction you are expecting. IMPORTANT THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN FULL AND THE MENTIONED PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO GET THE EXPECTED RESULT AND TO AVOID IMPAIRING THE PLAYER’S PERFORMANCE. User Manual - EIDOS SACD Player - 2...
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Goldmund EIDOS SACD is compatible with the following formats: PLAYABLE DISC • SACD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R*/-RW*/+R*/+RW* (*Audio data file only) PLAYABLE DATA FILE • MP3/WMA/AAC (~48kHz/320bps) • WAV/FLAC/AIFF (~192kHz/24bit) • ALAC (~96kHz/24bit) • PCM: Sample Rates: 44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz/176.4kHz/192kHz/ • 352.8kHz/384kHz • DSD: DSD64/DSD128/DSD256/DSD512 For exacting technicians, musicians, and all high-fidelity music purists who demand the very best in musical reproduction, we strongly recommend the use of a top quality analog pre-amplifier or acoustic processor such as the Mimesis 22H NextGen or Mimesis 32.5 with...
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1 x user manual WARNING If you need to return the EIDOS SACD to the factory or to your local representative for a warranty repair; please note that it must be repacked in the original packaging. This packaging has been specifically designed to protect your EIDOS REFERENCE SACD in transit.
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Plug the AC power cord between the rear panel of the EIDOS SACD and a wall socket. Switch the rear-power ON. The player will enter in standby mode indicated by the front red led on the player’s keyboard.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS: The EIDOS SACD is equipped in standard with the following stereo digital output connectors: • S/PDIF 75 Ohms RCA • AES EBU 110 Ohms XLR • TOSLINK optical You may use these connectors to connect your player to a D/A converter or digital acoustic processor.
EIDOS SACD can easily be impaired by an imperfect connection. USB INPUT: The EIDOS SACD can function as a dedicated Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) and process external digital audio signals from its USB input connector. The processed analog audio is available from the dedicated stereo (RCA and XLR) outputs.
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OPEN: This button opens the tray to load the disc. The same button closes the tray when it is open. When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up. These functions, accessible from the keyboard, can also be achieved by the remote-control. User Manual - EIDOS SACD Player - 9...
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SACD/USB: Switch input source from disc to USB input • OPEN: Open/Close the disc tray • PLAY: Start playback • PAUSE: Pause playback • STOP: Stop playback • NEXT: Skip to the next • FWD: Fast forward play User Manual - EIDOS SACD Player - 10...
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Nyquist–Shannon sampling theorem) implemented into the DAC chip: • Sharp (setting by default) • Slow • Super Slow • Short Delay Sharp • Short Delay Slow • Low Disp Short Delay User Manual - EIDOS SACD Player - 11...
Use a clean, very soft, damp cloth to avoid scratching the surface. Dampen with clear water or a mild detergent solution. Avoid harsh abrasives (such as products containing sodium carbonate). The EIDOS SACD player usually requires no specific maintenance. User Manual - EIDOS SACD Player - 12...
MECHANISM • Based on D&M SACD mechanism, integrated into the Goldmund mechanical grounding system to evacuate vibrations and Goldmund damper to increase rigidity of the loader mechanism for sound transparency. COMPATIBILITY • SACD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R*/-RW*/+R*/+RW* (*Audio data file only) OUTPUTS • Dedicated Stereo Analog Audio: XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced.
• 17.3 W x 7.1 H x 14.6 D (inch) • 20.6 kg Information and product specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Please check our website regularly: www.goldmund.com User Manual - EIDOS SACD Player - 14...
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