Phonostages — Schiit Audio Mani 2

The Mani 2 is a phono stage from Schiit Audio, an updated version of the MANI with substantially greater gain. The Mani 2 brings Schiit's considered engineering to accessible dedicated phono preamplification.

Key specs that matter

One balanced input is provided. MC current-sensing input impedance offers the same four-position selection as the MANI - 47,000, 200, 47, or 38 ohms. Output impedance is 75 ohms, also matching. Gain is a substantially greater 60dB - nearly double the original MANI's 33dB, suited to a wider variety of low-output cartridges. At 127 x 88.9 x 31.75mm and 0.45kg, the Mani 2 shares the original MANI's chassis dimensions and weight exactly.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean phono-stage performance with the substantially greater 60dB gain accommodating a wider variety of low-output moving-coil cartridges than the original MANI.

Pairing

The flexible four-position loading selection combined with the substantial 60dB gain accommodates a wide range of moving-magnet and low-output moving-coil cartridges.

Alternatives

Schiit's own original MANI offers a more modest-gain alternative within the same broader catalogue for buyers with higher-output cartridges.