Schiit Audio · Updated August 2026
Schiit Mani 2: price & specs
Schiit Mani 2. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: schiit.com verified verify in ledger
Is the Schiit Mani 2 a good buy?
At $149, the Schiit Mani 2 is #4 cheapest of the 8 phono preamps we track, where the median is $175.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $149 Schiit.com direct price (B-Stock units listed separately at $139) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schiit Audio |
| Released | — |
| Cartridge support | MM and MC |
| 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 |
| Riaa accuracy | ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Input capacitance pf | 47/100/150/200 pF selectable, with 47k/200/47/38 ohm resistive loading options |
| 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 |
Source: schiit.com (verified 2026-08-12). Schiit's own product page lists the full gain/SNR/THD table for all four Input-Output loading combinations (default Input H / Output L = 42 dB, >98 dB SNR, <0.0006% THD), RIAA accuracy of ±0.2dB, selectable 47k/200/47/38 ohm resistive and 47/100/150/200pF capacitive loading, a switchable 15Hz low-frequency filter, 75 ohm output impedance, and the $149 price (matching the separately-listed $139 B-Stock variant seen on the product-variant page).
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| Product | Price | Cartridge support | Gain (dB) | Snr (dB) | Riaa accuracy | Input capacitance pf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schiit Mani 2 this | $149 | MM and MC | 33/42/48/60 dB across four Input(L/H) x Output(L/H) combinations; 42 dB is the default MM setting | 87-108 dB, varies inversely with selected gain setting | ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | 47/100/150/200 pF selectable, with 47k/200/47/38 ohm resistive loading options |
| U-Turn Pluto 2 | $129 | MM only | 40 | 90 dB(A) | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | 100 |
| Parasound Zphono | $200 | MM and MC, switchable gain | MM: 46 dB; MC: 61 dB @ 1 kHz | MM: 84 dB; MC: 58 dB | ±0.25 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | 150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Schiit Mani 2 cost?
The Schiit Mani 2 has a US price of $149 (Schiit.com direct price (B-Stock units listed separately at $139)), as of 2026-08-12.
How does the Schiit Mani 2 compare on price?
At $149, the Schiit Mani 2 is #4 cheapest of the 8 phono preamps we track, where the median is $175.
What are the Schiit Mani 2's key specs?
Schiit Mani 2 (Schiit Audio): cartridge support MM and MC, 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, riaa accuracy ±0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz), input capacitance pf 47/100/150/200 pF selectable, with 47k/200/47/38 ohm resistive loading options. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-12.
Price of record: $149 at schiit.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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