The Mani 2 from Schitt is simply the highest-performance affordable phono preamp, period. With super low noise and high RIAA accuracy, plus flexibility for pretty much any cartridge, MM, MC, or MI, it sets the standard for performance and capability in an affordable phono stage.

Simply Stunning Performance
Mani 2 provides super low-noise performance that’s usually only seen in much more expensive phono preamps. Combining TI’s low-noise OPA1612 with a passive RIAA network with 2% precision film capacitors and 0.1% thin-film resistors in a DC-coupled topology, with advanced dual-filtered power supply and +/-16V rails, as well as switchable 1- or 2-pole passive LF filter, provides exceptional transparency and accuracy, as well as high overload margin, in an affordable phono preamp.
Ultimate Flexibility—Loading, Gain, and LF Filtering
Mani 2 doesn’t sacrifice flexibility for low-cost, either. In fact, Mani 2 is the most flexible, capable affordable phono preamp, period. You have total control over:

• Gain: Choose 35, 45, 50, or 60dB of gain, for virtually any cartridge from Decca to low-output MC and MI models.
• Loading: Choose 47KΩ, 200Ω, 47Ω, or 38Ω, and 47pF, 100pF, 150pF, or 200pF for virtually any MM, MC, or MI cartridge
• LF Filter: Choose 6dB/octave or 12dB/octave of purely passive low-frequency filtering to help with warped records or other subsonic problems.

Designed and Built in Texas
By “designed and built in Texas,” this is what we mean: Mani 2 was designed and built at our Corpus Christi, Texas facility, and the vast majority of the total production cost of Mani 2—chassis, boards, assembly, etc—goes to US companies manufacturing in the USA. Our chassis are made in California. Our PCBs are done in Nevada. Yes, the wall-warts are made in Taiwan, but there’s some give and take at this price point.
2-Year Warranty and 14-Day Returns
Mani 2 is covered by a limited warranty that covers parts and labor for two years. That’s 2x the coverage of most amps in this price range. And, if you don’t like Mani 2, you can send it back for a refund, within 14 days of receiving your product.
Gain 1 = L, Gain 2 = L (Decca Mode)
Gain: 35dB
THD: 108dB, A-weighted, ref 2V RMS
Crosstalk: -90dB, 20-20kHz
Sensitivity: 5.3mV for 300mV output
Overload Margin: >20dB
Gain 1 = L, Gain 2 = H (Standard MM Mode)
Gain: 45dB
THD: 98dB, A-weighted, ref 2V RMS
Crosstalk: -90dB, 20-20kHz
Sensitivity: 1.9mV for 300mV output
Overload Margin: >20dB
Gain 1 = H, Gain 2 = L (Low Output MM/High Output MC Mode)
Gain: 50dB
THD: 96dB, A-weighted, ref 2V RMS
Crosstalk: -80dB, 20-20kHz
Sensitivity: 1.06mV for 300mV output
Overload Margin: >20dB
Gain 1 = H, Gain 2 = H (MC Mode)
Gain: 60dB
THD: 87dB, A-weighted, ref 2V RMS
Crosstalk: -75dB, 20-20kHz
Sensitivity: 0.33mV for 300mV output
Overload Margin: >20dB
Input Loading:
Selectable R: 47KΩ, 200Ω, 47Ω, or 38Ω
Selectable C: 47pF, 100pF, 150pF, or 200pF
RIAA Accuracy: +/- 0.2dB, 20-20kHz
Low Frequency Filter: 6dB/octave or 12dB/octave at 15 Hz, fully passive
Output Impedance: 75 ohms
Topology: Fully passive RIAA network with OPA1612 gain stages, OP07 DC servo, switchable passive CR LF filter, 1- or 2- pole, 0.1% thin-film resistors, and 2% film capacitors
Power Supply: “wall wart” style 16VAC transformer, dual-filtered, regulated +/- 16V rails
Power Consumption: 4W
Size: 5 x 3.5 x 1.25”
Weight: 1 lb