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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.
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The Meitner PRE SE-Silver Edition's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the Mimesis 27.8's 120 dB, its thd 0.004% against 0.003%, its output voltage 4.0V RMS against 3.6V RMS, and its output impedance 150Ω against 75Ω.
The 1012's signal-to-noise is 109 dB against the Mimesis 27.8's 120 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.003%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (96 kHz).
The PRE I G3's thd is 0.000% against the Mimesis 27.8's 0.003%, its output impedance 22Ω against 75Ω, and its output voltage 8.0V RMS against 3.6V RMS. Both share signal-to-noise (120 dB).
The S-5's max sample rate is 192 kHz against the Mimesis 27.8's 96 kHz, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 120 dB, and its thd 0.002% against 0.003%. Both share bit depth (24-bit).
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