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Crafting Sound Pieces Since 1978

Goldmund is founded in France and releases the T3 computer-controlled tonearm.

1978

The launch of the direct-drive Studio turntable with an acrylic platter and “Mechanical Grounding” technology

1979

The company is fully acquired by Michel Reverchon and relocated to Geneva, Switzerland.

1980

The Reference turntable was presented and largely applauded at CES. The Studio Turntable LP was selected by the Absolute Sound (TAS) as one of the 12 Analog Components.

1983

Birth of the first Goldmund Electronics – Mimesis 2 preamplifier and Mimesis 3 power amplifier.

1987

The iconic Apologue speaker, designed by Claudio Rotta-Loria and selected for the MoMA in NYC.

Apologue passive speaker

1987

Goldmund enters the digital world with its proprietary Alize DAC technology used in the Mimesis 10 and Mimesis 36 CD Transport.

1990

The modular Epilogue speaker system is created with its unique metal alloy enclosures.

1994

Goldmund introduces the Mini Logos Passive, the first high-end speaker dedicated to multichannel solutions.

1997

Birth of the first Goldmund digital processor – Mimesis 24 – the first step towards the extreme multi-channel solution. R&D begins on the Proteus speaker modeling project.

2002

Goldmund introduced the first active speaker – Mini Logos Active.

2003

The limited edition Reference 2 turntable celebrates the 25th anniversary of the original model.

2007

The Proteus HT Media Room becomes a reality with Goldmund products for both sound and image.

2007

Launch of the 5000watt mono power amp, the Telos 5000.

Telos 5000

2009

Goldmund successfully implemented wireless technology on digital standalone speakers without compromising sound quality.

wireless sound systems

2013

After the long success of Goldmund’s incredible amplifiers, Goldmund engineers were able to surpass past levels of performance with the launching of Goldmund NextGen Amplifiers.

Goldmund NextGen Amplifiers

2017

Goldmund refines its captivating design: from Apologue-inspired to Gaia-inspired. The latest speaker collection embraces elegant modern shapes, departing from the conventional Goldmund frame found in previous models.

Grey Gaïa speakers made by Goldmund

2022