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Angeboten wird „MIMESIS SIGNATURE“ von Goldmund als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Passive Vorstufen“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 6468678688 endet am 08.09.2026 um 14:44 Uhr.
Should you pay €15,000 for a Goldmund Mimesis Signature, or is this the bargain you’ve been waiting for? At €15,000, this listing sits just above the 75th percentile (€14,994) of recent comparable EUR listings, making it ambitious but not absurdly so given the median is €9,577. However, since new retail prices for this Swiss-made preamp range from €24,250 to €29,000 (≈€27,000), getting a condition-EUR unit at €15,000 represents roughly a 44% drop from new—a genuine opportunity for a top-tier analogue and digital preamp.
The Mimesis Signature is revered for its dual mastery: flawless analog gain and a reference-grade DAC (ESS ES9028Q2M) handling PCM 384kHz/32-bit and DSD512. Its >120dB signal-to-noise ratio and <0.005% THD deliver extreme clarity, while dual power options (230V/50Hz & 110V/60Hz) add global flexibility. At €15,000 for a clean, original-owner unit, you’re securing a cult favorite with meaningful upside—especially if it includes original cables and packaging, which are rare but valuable with Goldmund. This is a buy, not a gamble.
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Goldmund traces its origins to 1978, when two college students founded the company in France and unveiled the groundbreaking T3 servo-controlled tonearm, the world's first computer-controlled linear tracking design. This debut marked the start of a relentless pursuit of sonic perfection, with the brand soon relocating to Geneva, Switzerland, where it embraced "Swiss Made" precision and values of innovation, excellence, and passion. Named after a character in Hermann Hesse's Narcissus and Goldmund, the company has upheld these ideals for over four decades, evolving from humble beginnings into a beacon of audio craftsmanship.
The brand specializes in high-end categories that span the full audio chain, including revolutionary turntables like the Reference, iconic speakers such as the Apologue series exhibited at MoMA in New York, and powerhouse amplifiers like the Telos and NextGen lines. Goldmund also excels in DACs, preamplifiers, cables, and integrated systems, blending analog purity with cutting-edge digital wireless transmission. Every product reflects meticulous engineering, often pioneering proprietary technologies to eliminate distortion and deliver lifelike reproduction.
Positioned firmly at the pinnacle of the extreme high-end market, Goldmund commands a reputation among discerning audiophiles for defying conventional hi-fi norms and producing the most accurate, concert-like sound experiences available. Its handmade systems, synonymous with luxury and artistry, dominate niche luxury home audio and theater realms, backed by a legacy of boundary-pushing innovations that set the global gold standard.
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