Schiit Mani 2

Schiit just released a successor to our favorite inexpensive phono pre-amp:

Some of the highlights include significantly better SN ratio and distortion levels compared to Mani v.1 and the following:

Gain: Choose 35, 45, 50, or 60dB of gain, for virtually any cartridge from Decca to low-output MC and MI models.
Loading: Choose 47KΩ, 200Ω, 47Ω, or 38Ω, and 47pF, 100pF, 150pF, or 200pF for virtually any MM, MC, or MI cartridge
LF Filter: Choose 6dB/octave or 12dB/octave of purely passive low-frequency filtering to help with warped records or other subsonic problems.

What do you think? are the better specs, rumble filer or loading settings enough to get you to upgrade?

bstatmeister02-25-2022 3:41pm

tablejockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,999 posts 04-23-2022 at 03:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Missed the original post of this thread. I used the Mani 1. Great unit. Looks like the current price hasn't been adjusted beyond ridiculous too. Good on Schiit Audio for making the Mani even "better." "BEST" phono amp IMO up to....$3-500? Maybe more? Perfect for those not "all in" for a substancial LP playback setup.