SchiitMani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver)

Really nice phono preamp, especially for the price. Compact, musical, reasonably neutral, easy to setup and start using. Good detail in the sound.Has a welcome set of adjustments for input capacitance loading and for gain.Pairs well with a Nagaoka cartridge and a Yamaha A-S701 integrated amplifier.

The Mani 2 is a substantial upgrade from your turntable's or receiver's built-in phono preamp.Frequency response and dynamic response were greatly enhanced, as well as stereo imaging compared to my turntables built-in preamp. Volume was boosted too.Dark Side of the Moon now sounds like surround sound, only using two speakers in stereo. Tool's Fear Inoculum is mesmerizing, sparkling and rich compared to the built-in preamp.I suspect part of Mani 2's secret is it's 16v power supply. It's large. It wouldn't fit in the power strip underneath my media cabinet.A true wallwart.This preamp is high gain and is susceptible to interference. I experienced noise at first using some cheap RCA's. (modem, wifi6 router, 800w receiver nearby)I had to rob some higher-end cables from my DAW...Problem solved. Noise gone.If you buy this, have high-end cables or buy some.I like the extreme power light. I can easily tell that it's on.I do not like the rear mounted power switch. It's a toggle switch which is nice but it's just bizarre they put it in the back. Lame.You'll need to place this device accordingly.The underside has lots of dip switches for people with 4 figure turntables or moving cartridges. If you have a regular turntable, you don't need to mess with any of that.

I’ve been running my Hitachi HT-350, Sony STR amp, and Polk T-15s for a while. Solid components, but they never fully delivered the sound I knew was hidden in my vinyl. Enter the Schiit Mani 2: a true Kraftmultiplikator (force multiplier), designed to elevate every other piece in the chain. It’s the Drachen that breathes life into your music.The transformation was immediate. Nine Inch Nails’ “The Way Out Is Through” erupted with newfound power—each layer of industrial sound meticulously articulated, yet raw and alive. With Sinéad O’Connor’s “Feel So Different,” the Mani 2 unveiled her vocals with a precision and emotional depth that felt almost sacred.When I spun Dark Side of the Moon, the solo in “Time” became an otherworldly experience—every note soaring with rich, unyielding sustain. Tommy James’ “Dragging the Line” delivered punch and rhythm, the bassline disciplined yet bursting with vibrancy. And Pipeline by The Ventures? Pure clarity. The guitar riffs sliced through the air, the reverb so clean it could’ve been crafted by a Swiss watchmaker.The Schiit Mani 2 doesn’t overpower your setup; it strengthens it. It’s the Kraftmultiplikator that takes an old system and refines it into something extraordinary. For anyone seeking perfection in analog sound, the Mani 2 is your answer. Unverzichtbar.

It’s a very good preamp. Surprisingly good. The noise floor was extremely low. No buzzing. Minimal hiss. Truly impressive. I’ve tried 4 other external preamps, one that cost 2k and the Mani is by far the quietest.Sound wise it’s really good. Low end is the highlight being very strong. Mids are where they should be and high end is on the tamer side. Build quality seems good. I like that there’s an on off switch and the size is good.So why didn’t I keep it?Well I can say I liked it better than a preamp that cost 2k and a couple other more expensive ones. However I don’t like it better than the preamp in my table which ironically is the cheapest out of them all.Compared to my table preamp it’s lacking some clarity and openness. Feels a bit blander and not as lively. I’d say it’s darker sounding. Some might call it warmer sounding. There’s definitely folks who would prefer this sound. I listen to mainly metal so I actually prefer a bit brighter and more open sound.Even though I didn’t keep it I’d recommend this preamp for sure. The almost zero noise at this price is insane. I think if you have brighter sounding speakers this might be a really good way to balance. My setup is pretty balanced so I found the preamp a touch too mellow for my tastes.