I've heard the Rega MCfono and the Schiit (not Skol) Mani2 several times. I used to own a Mani2. I've never been impressed by either. I built an RJM Audio Emerald MM/MC phono preamp and it destroyed both. The only "budget" phonopreamp I've heard better it was a Simaudio Moon LP5.3.
Thinking of trying the new Schiit Skoll to replace my Rega MCFono
Thinking of trying the Schiit Skoll in place of the Rega MCFono. At $400 not worried about wasting money. Does anyone have any experience with either one of these or both.
My present system :
Rega P6 w/Ania cartridge
Rega MCFono
Emotiva XMC-1
Emotiva UPA-700 (for surrounds)
Parasound 2125v2 (front R&L)
AV123 Strata Mini's (Fronts)
AV123 RCC200 (center)