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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL GOLDMUND METIS 2 Analog Preamplifier... - Page 2 The guiding principle at Goldmund is to produce a precise sound with the least 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SETTING UP THE METIS 2 FIRST INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS SOUND QUALITY OPTIMIZATION CLEANING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GOLDMUND METIS 2 - Analog Preamplifier - 3... - Page 4 All handling must be performed according to following instructions avoid preamplifier deterioration Nevertheless, if the instructions are perfectly carried out, you will notice that the use of the Goldmund METIS 2 is quite simple and convenient. GOLDMUND METIS 2 - Analog Preamplifier - 4...
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Page 5: Setting Up The Metis
D/A converter to decode the today’s high definition digital signals. The connections between the analog sources and the preamplifier are critical. Ultra low reflection cables are absolutely mandatory. Goldmund recommends using the Goldmund Interconnect cables. UNPACKING... -
Page 6: Line Voltage Adjustment
A voltage selector is provided on the back plate of the preamplifier. Adjust it with a screwdriver if the line voltage provided is not appropriate. ATTENTION: On the 220V position, the Goldmund Metis 2 preamplifier will function properly for main line voltage in between 200V and 250V. On the 110V position, the main line must deliver between 105 and 125V. -
Page 7: First Installation & Connections
Note: a residual High Frequency noise may remain audible in some circumstances when an input is left open and is selected. This disturbance has no effect on the preamplifier but may be avoided easily by short-circuiting plugs applied to all the unused inputs. GOLDMUND METIS 2 - Analog Preamplifier - 7... - Page 8 FRONT & BACK PANELS FUNCTIONS POWER On the back panel of the Goldmund Metis 2 preamplifier the switch is used to power the preamplifier on. In regular use, this switch is left ON and the circuits of the preamplifier are left ON.
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Page 9: Sound Quality Optimization
SOUND QUALITY OPTIMIZATION WARM-UP SONIC EFFECT If the preamplifier has been left unpowered for a few days, the optimum sound quality is only reached after a few hours. This is why Goldmund recommends leaving the METIS 2 powered on. CLEANING The Goldmund Metis 2 preamplifier usually requires no maintenance. -
Page 10: Technical Specifications
IMD unbalanced in to unbalanced out < 0.002% (-80 dB) SPEED • Slew rate of the amplification stages: > 20 V/us • Rise time: < 700 ns CROSSTALK • Separation: > 80 dB between channels. (20 Hz – 20 kHz) GOLDMUND METIS 2 - Analog Preamplifier - 10... - Page 11 Connection between earth and ground to cancel all ground loops SAFETY FEATURES • Automatic switching to MUTING if the AC line drops or is interrupted FRONT PANEL CONTROLS • Volume Control • Selector Input Switch • IR Receiver for Remote GOLDMUND METIS 2 - Analog Preamplifier - 11...
- Page 12 Information and product specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Updated versions of this manual will be posted on our website at www.goldmund.com. Please visit our support page at http://www.goldmund.com/support/register to register your Goldmund product for warranty. GOLDMUND METIS 2 - Analog Preamplifier - 12...
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