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Schiit Audio
Schiit Mani 2
$149
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Schiit Mani 2 vs U-Turn Pluto 2
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. U-Turn Pluto 2 is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
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U-Turn Audio
U-Turn Pluto 2
$129Cheaper
Which is better: the Schiit Mani 2 or U-Turn Pluto 2?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The U-Turn Pluto 2 is the cheaper at $129.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Schiit Mani 2 | U-Turn Pluto 2 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149 | $129 U-Turn Audio direct price |
| Brand | Schiit Audio | U-Turn Audio |
| Released | — | — |
| 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 | 40 |
| Snr (dB) | 87-108 dB, varies inversely with selected gain setting | 90 dB(A) |
| Riaa accuracy | ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 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 | Active subsonic filter |
| Thd percent | 0.0003%-0.0015% depending on selected gain setting | <0.005% (A-weighted) |
| Output level | 75 ohm output impedance; level varies with gain setting | — |
Sources — Schiit Mani 2: schiit.com (verified 2026-08-12). U-Turn Pluto 2: uturnaudio.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Schiit Mani 2 and U-Turn Pluto 2?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cartridge support: Schiit Mani 2 MM and MC vs U-Turn Pluto 2 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 U-Turn Pluto 2 40
- Snr (dB): Schiit Mani 2 87-108 dB, varies inversely with selected gain setting vs U-Turn Pluto 2 90 dB(A)
- Riaa accuracy: Schiit Mani 2 ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) vs U-Turn Pluto 2 ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- Input capacitance pf: Schiit Mani 2 47/100/150/200 pF selectable, with 47k/200/47/38 ohm resistive loading options vs U-Turn Pluto 2 100
- Subsonic filter: Schiit Mani 2 Switchable passive low-frequency filter, 6 dB/octave or 12 dB/octave at 15 Hz vs U-Turn Pluto 2 Active subsonic filter
- Thd percent: Schiit Mani 2 0.0003%-0.0015% depending on selected gain setting vs U-Turn Pluto 2 <0.005% (A-weighted)