# Schiit Mani 2 vs Rega Fono MM Mk5: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Schiit Mani 2 (Schiit Audio) and Rega Fono MM Mk5 (Rega) among phono preamps.

## Side by side

| Spec | Schiit Mani 2 | Rega Fono MM Mk5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $149 | not published |
| Brand | Schiit Audio | Rega |
| Cartridge support | MM and MC | MM only |
| Gain (dB) | 33/42/48/60 dB across four Input(L/H) x Output(L/H) combinations; 42 dB is the default MM setting | 41.4 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Snr (dB) | 87-108 dB, varies inversely with selected gain setting | — |
| Riaa accuracy | ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | better than ±0.2 dB (100 Hz - 100 kHz) |
| 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 | — |
| Output level | 75 ohm output impedance; level varies with gain setting | 200 mV at 1.7 mV input; 200 ohm output impedance |

## Key differences

- Cartridge support: Schiit Mani 2 MM and MC vs Rega Fono MM Mk5 MM only
- Gain (dB): Schiit Mani 2 33/42/48/60 dB across four Input(L/H) x Output(L/H) combinations; 42 dB is the default MM setting vs Rega Fono MM Mk5 41.4 dB @ 1 kHz
- Riaa accuracy: Schiit Mani 2 ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) vs Rega Fono MM Mk5 better than ±0.2 dB (100 Hz - 100 kHz)
- Input capacitance pf: Schiit Mani 2 47/100/150/200 pF selectable, with 47k/200/47/38 ohm resistive loading options vs Rega Fono MM Mk5 100
- Output level: Schiit Mani 2 75 ohm output impedance; level varies with gain setting vs Rega Fono MM Mk5 200 mV at 1.7 mV input; 200 ohm output impedance

## Sources

- Schiit Mani 2: https://www.schiit.com/products/mani (schiit.com, verified 2026-08-12)
- Rega Fono MM Mk5: https://www.rega.co.uk/products/fono-mm-mk5 (rega.co.uk, verified 2026-08-12)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/schiit-mani-2-vs-rega-fono-mm-mk5/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Schiit Mani 2 ($149) vs Rega Fono MM Mk5 (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/schiit-mani-2-vs-rega-fono-mm-mk5/
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