Mimesis 10 vs McIntosh MDA1000
The MDA1000's weight is 10.9 kg (24 lbs) against the Mimesis 10's 8 kg (18 lbs), its width 445 mm against 440 mm, and its height 152 mm against 106 mm. Both share max sample rate (96 kHz).
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The Goldmund Mimesis-10 is an acoustic processor tailored for both stereo and home cinema use. It offers 3 analog 2-channel inputs, 4 digital RCA inputs supporting up to 96 kHz, 2 optical Toslink digital inputs also up to 96 kHz, and 1 USB digital input supporting up to 48 kHz PCM stereo only. Supported audio formats include PCM from 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-CD, and AAC. The unit features 8 digital RCA S/PDIF outputs. It provides front panel and remote-control adjustable level control with a 65 dB range and 0.05 dB accuracy within the 0 to -34 dB range. The device supports volume and balance control, source selection, remote muting, and standby functions. It has 2 knobs for input selection and volume control, with 2-character numeric displays for input and volume, and LED indicators for format, balance, and function. The Mimesis-10 is powered by a single transformer and 6 separately regulated power supplies, with nominal AC line voltage options of 115 V or 230 V (+/- 15%). Maximum power consumption is 8 W. The dimensions are 44 cm wide, 35 cm deep, and 10.6 cm high, weighing 8 kg.
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