Phono pre amp

Presumably your INT has a built in PS?

What is your amp and phono rig? 

I ask because for $650 + $150 shipping you could get a killer tube phono that will very likely beat anything built in.

Although the delivery timeline may be a non-starter. They only make a finite qty each month.

Softone Model 4 (made in Japan)

I’d try to persuade you to go at a higher level at this point....such as my K&K Trio.

At the time, it was considered to be 95% of Kevin Carter’s famous Max Phono, which was considered a bargain at $5k. The Trio sold new at half the cost of the Max. 

There are great deals to be had on used, high quality phono preamplifiers that will provide you years of enjoyment as/if you upgrade the other components in your system.

My Int amp has a built in phono stage which I like. For now I'm using my Arcam SR250 which doesn't have a phono stage. Right now I'm using a Project phono box which I don't care for the sound quality. So I'm looking for a little better sound at a reasonable price for a temporary solution.

Background noise on the Mani 2 is lower than the original.  Schiit offers a $188, 30-day free-return deal on Amazon, and I encourage you to take advantage of that generous policy. Once you factor in shipping for the $149 price on Schiit’s own website, the total cost nearly matches the Amazon deal—but with fewer benefits. Ordering from Schiit directly means only 15 days for a home audition and a restocking fee if you decide to return it.

You never know if you'll like it, and buying through Amazon gives you that extra layer of protection—like a bomb shelter.

I'm not suggesting anyone abuse this loaner-friendly policy, but if you're picky like I am, I highly recommend taking advantage of it. I once tried the SYS, Schiit's most basic preamp that many rave about, but I ended up returning it with great disappointment. (I kept the Saga 2 instead—it’s significantly better.)  Ever since, I’ve had strong reservations about Schiit’s most entry-level products, and I think this Amazon offer is a smart way to avoid buyer’s remorse.

This is a game changer. Not exactly super cheap, but not expensive at all.

http://parksaudiollc.com/