# Schiit Mani 2 vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Schiit Mani 2 (Schiit Audio) and Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (Musical Fidelity) among phono preamps.

## Side by side

| Spec | Schiit Mani 2 | Musical Fidelity V90-LPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $149 | not published |
| Brand | Schiit Audio | Musical Fidelity |
| Cartridge support | MM and MC | MM and MC, switchable inputs |
| Gain (dB) | 33/42/48/60 dB across four Input(L/H) x Output(L/H) combinations; 42 dB is the default MM setting | — |
| Snr (dB) | 87-108 dB, varies inversely with selected gain setting | MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A) |
| Riaa accuracy | ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | ±0.25 dB |
| Input capacitance pf | 47/100/150/200 pF selectable, with 47k/200/47/38 ohm resistive loading options | 100 |
| Subsonic filter | Switchable passive low-frequency filter, 6 dB/octave or 12 dB/octave at 15 Hz | — |
| Thd percent | 0.0003%-0.0015% depending on selected gain setting | 0.01% (MM/MC) @ 1kHz, 300mV out |
| Output level | 75 ohm output impedance; level varies with gain setting | 300 mV (reference level for stated specs) |

## Key differences

- Cartridge support: Schiit Mani 2 MM and MC vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM and MC, switchable inputs
- Snr (dB): Schiit Mani 2 87-108 dB, varies inversely with selected gain setting vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A)
- Riaa accuracy: Schiit Mani 2 ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS ±0.25 dB
- Input capacitance pf: Schiit Mani 2 47/100/150/200 pF selectable, with 47k/200/47/38 ohm resistive loading options vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 100
- Thd percent: Schiit Mani 2 0.0003%-0.0015% depending on selected gain setting vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 0.01% (MM/MC) @ 1kHz, 300mV out
- Output level: Schiit Mani 2 75 ohm output impedance; level varies with gain setting vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 300 mV (reference level for stated specs)

## Sources

- Schiit Mani 2: https://www.schiit.com/products/mani (schiit.com, verified 2026-08-12)
- Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: https://musicalfidelity.com/product/v90-lps/ (musicalfidelity.com, verified 2026-08-12)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/schiit-mani-2-vs-musical-fidelity-v90-lps/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Schiit Mani 2 ($149) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/schiit-mani-2-vs-musical-fidelity-v90-lps/
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