Mimesis 27.8

About the Mimesis 27.8

The Goldmund Mimesis 27.8 is a high‑end solid‑state stereo preamplifier with integrated Alize 6 DAC, designed and built in Switzerland for demanding audiophile systems. It provides four single‑ended analog inputs and three digital inputs (S/PDIF coaxial, Toslink optical, and USB Audio up to 96 kHz/24‑bit), plus both single‑ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs for flexible system integration. The analog stage is engineered for very low noise and distortion, with a signal‑to‑noise ratio of about 120 dB at 0 dBFS, THD below 0.005%, IMD below 0.002%, and a frequency response remaining essentially flat from 10 Hz to 20 kHz and extending out toward 200 kHz. Input impedance is specified at 50 kΩ, nominal input level at 2.25 V RMS, maximum unbalanced input and output level at 3.6 V RMS, and output impedance at 75 Ω. In typical use it is described as extremely transparent, dynamic, and highly musical, combining precise imaging and resolution with a natural tonal balance. Marketing and dealer literature consistently position it as a modern reference preamp/DAC with exceptional signal‑to‑noise performance rather than adding coloration to the sound.