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Schiit Audio
Schiit Mani 2
$149
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Schiit Mani 2 vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Schiit Mani 2 is cheaper at $149. Every spec and price links to its source.
Musical Fidelity
Musical Fidelity V90-LPS
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Schiit Mani 2 | Musical Fidelity V90-LPS |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149 | — |
| Brand | Schiit Audio | Musical Fidelity |
| Released | — | — |
| 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) |
Sources — Schiit Mani 2: schiit.com (verified 2026-08-12). Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: musicalfidelity.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Schiit Mani 2 and Musical Fidelity V90-LPS?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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)