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- Page 1 USER MANUAL GOLDMUND Mimesis 20.7 D/A Converter User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 20.7 D/A Converter - 1 -...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 The installation instructions must be carried out in full and the mentioned precautions taken to get the expected result and to avoid impairing performance. User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 20.7 D/A Converter - 3 -...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. SETTING UP THE MIMESIS 20.7 2. FIRST INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 3. FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 4. CLEANING 5. TECHNICAL DATA User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 20.7 D/A Converter - 4 -... -
Page 5: Setting Up The Mimesis
Considering the extreme performance of the Mimesis 20.7 D/A converter, the connection between the digital sources and D/A converter is also very critical. Use ultra-low reflection cables for SPDIF the connection. In all typical cases, Goldmund recommends using as SPDIF connection its special Goldmund Lineal cable. - Page 6 20.7 gets quite hot. 1.3. POWER SUPPLY The Goldmund Mimesis 20.7 D/A converter uses a power supply developed by Goldmund to provide totally separate voltage to each part of the digital and analog circuitry. Your power supply unit has been set to operate with the mains voltage of your area. Check on the power supply voltage switch if there is any doubt.
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Page 7: First Installation And Connections
Connect the CD/DVD transport or any other digital sources like a Goldmund Digital Preamplifier or tape machines to the back panel digital inputs and outputs of the Goldmund Mimesis 20.7, using either a coaxial link and the RCA or the AES/EBU XLR connectors. - Page 8 With the Mimesis 20.7 Balanced analogue built-in circuitry, you may also use the XLR balanced analogue output to connect to a balanced input source. However, the sound quality will not be as high as in the unbalanced mode. User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 20.7 D/A Converter - 8 -...
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Page 9: Front Panel Functions
Always disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning your converter. To clean the metal of the converter, always use a very soft cloth to avoid scratching the surface. Use a soft cloth slightly wet for usual maintenance. User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 20.7 D/A Converter - 9 -... -
Page 10: Technical Data
1 set of digital input (1 x RCA SPDIF and 1 x XLR AES/EBU) • 1 set of digital outputs (1x RCA SPDIF and 1x XLR AES/EBU) • Input switch between SPDIF and AES • Channel input switch User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 20.7 D/A Converter - 10 -... - Page 11 Input voltage range : +/- 10% SIZE AND WEIGHT: • 44 cm W x 43 cm D x 10.7 cm H • 20 kg WARRANTY: • 3 years parts and labor User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 20.7 D/A Converter - 11 -...