1012 vs Goldmund Mimesis 27.8
The Mimesis 27.8's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the 1012's 109 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (96 kHz).
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About the 1012
The Boulder 1012 DAC Preamplifier is a reference-grade component designed to exceed the performance of separate DAC and preamplifier pairs. It features four digital and four analog inputs, including a high-quality phono stage for both MM and MC cartridges. The unit employs Boulder's proprietary 'Upandoversampling' DSP technology, using dual 24-bit Burr-Brown processors to upsample digital sources up to 705.6kHz, delivering exceptional clarity and detail. The analog section includes a 3-stage, 6-pole Bessel filter for low distortion and accurate sound reproduction. The 1012 is built with a rigid, pressure-fitted chassis and offers comprehensive remote control, programmable input levels, and a solid-state volume attenuator with 0.5dB steps over a 100dB range.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 96 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Burr-Brown
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 109 dB
- Output Voltage
- 14.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 60 dB
- MC Gain
- 80 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, TosLink
- Analog Inputs
- line, phono (MM/MC)
- Analog Outputs
- balanced (XLR)
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 457.2 × 146.05 × 400.05 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 20.41 kg (45 lbs)
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