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#1 in Phono PreampsBest Overall

Schiit Mani 2

Name: Schiit Mani 2
Brand: Schiit
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

Schiit

$149.00 – $159.00

Versatile phono preamp supporting both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges with four gain settings via DIP switches. Ultra-low noise design with passive RIAA equalization for accurate vinyl playback.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.3

User Sentiment

9.6

Value Score

8.9

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

8.0

Community

8.3

Availability

8.8

Pros

Supports MM and MC cartridges
Four gain settings
Passive RIAA for accuracy

Cons

DIP switches require a tool to adjust
No subsonic filter

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The DIP switches on the bottom require removing the unit from your rack and using a pointed tool to change settings.

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