Goldmund MIMESIS 29M Millennium Edition User Manual

Summary of MIMESIS 29M Millennium Edition

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    User manual goldmund mimesis 29m millennium edition power amplifier.

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 1 congratulations thank you for purchasing the goldmund mimesis 29m millennium edition. You have acquired the best analogue power amplifier ever made for professional and domestic uses. Please take some time to read this manual. It may provide you w...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 2 1 unpacking you will find in the goldmund mimesis 29m box: - the amplifier - the power cord - this manual - spare fuses. Please keep the packaging in case you need to transport the amplifier at a later date or if you have to send it for maintenanc...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 3 3 line voltage adjustment a voltage selection is provided inside the amplifier. If your line voltage is not adapted to the voltage indicated on the serial plate of the amplifier, please consult your local goldmund dealer for internal adjustment. A...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 4 4 connections connect the power cord to the back of the amplifier and plug it in the nearest wall plug. Use only a 3 lugs grounded plug, for safety reasons. To get the best sound of the amplifier, avoid any multiple plug or extension cord. Note: s...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 5 5 amplifier controls normal operation on the front plate of the goldmund mimesis 29m amplifier you will find only two power keys. In the standard mode, the two power keys have to be activated simultaneously to power the amp on. This security featu...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 6 5 amplifier controls ctd when the amp is in auto-power mode and is operative, it may be muted by pressing the right key, as in the normal mode. Auto-ranking mode when several amplifiers are used in a system and they are used in auto-power mode, th...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 7 6 sound quality optimization - warm-up sonic effect. If the power amplifier has been powered off for some time, the optimum sound quality is only reached after several minutes. The critical circuits have to warm up to around +55 degrees celsius (+...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 8 6 sound quality optimization ctd the perfect adjustment of this evacuation provides the mimesis 29 with an extraordinary dynamic capability and transparency, especially on low efficiency speakers. To get all the benefits of this design, the mimesi...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 9 7 safety features the goldmund mimesis 29m amplifier provides sophisticated features to protect the amplifier and the speakers against all mishandle or component failure. However precautions must be taken to avoid problems with a very high power a...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 10 7 safety features ctd if the temperature rises too high, switch the amp off for quite some time. It is strongly recommended to try to detect why the temperature has reached such a level before operating the amp again. - protection against short-c...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 11 8 technical data power - nominal power : 2 x 250 w rms (2 - 8 ohms). 2 x 150 w rms (1 - 16 ohms). - maximum instantaneous power : 2 x 500 w rms (8 ohms). - maximum voltage swing : 80 v peak. - maximum current swing : 28 a peak. These figures for ...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 12 speed - slew rate : > 200 v/us - rise time : crosstalk - separation : > 100 db between channels. Isolated ground. Noise - signal-to noise ratio : > 115 db (0.01 hz - 1 mhz). - weighted asa a : > 130 db. Operating temperature - room temperature : ...

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    User manual – goldmund mimesis 22m power amplifier 13 front panel controls - 2 power keys. - protection against accidental power off. Rear panel connectors and controls - power cord: universal socket 3 lugs. - main fuse (16a slow-blow 110v / 10 a slow-blow 220 v). - green-yellow ac earth binding pos...