--- product_id: 418785381 title: "Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver)" price: "₩13340" currency: KRW in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/418785381-schiit-mani-2-phono-preamp-for-mm-mc-and-mi store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Customizable loading options Up to 60dB gain for any cartridge Switchable passive low-frequency filter Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver) **Price:** ₩13340 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your vinyl game with Mani 2 — where precision meets passion. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver) - **How much does it cost?** ₩13340 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/418785381-schiit-mani-2-phono-preamp-for-mm-mc-and-mi) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crystal-Clear Audio:** Super low noise and high RIAA accuracy deliver audiophile-grade transparency at an unbeatable price. - • **Warped Record Savior:** Passive 6dB or 12dB/octave low-frequency filters eliminate subsonic rumble and restore vinyl clarity. - • **Precision Gain Control:** Tailor your sound with 35-60dB gain settings to perfectly match MM, MC, or MI cartridges. - • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted in Texas with premium components, ensuring reliability and sonic excellence for discerning listeners. - • **Ultimate Cartridge Compatibility:** Choose from multiple loading options (47KΩ to 38Ω and 47pF to 200pF) for flawless cartridge synergy. ## Overview The Schiit Mani 2 is a high-performance phono preamp designed for MM, MC, and MI cartridges, offering up to 60dB gain, customizable loading, and switchable passive low-frequency filtering. Engineered with ultra-low noise components and precise RIAA equalization, it delivers audiophile-grade sound quality at an accessible price point. Made in Texas, USA, it’s the go-to choice for vinyl enthusiasts seeking flexibility and clarity. ## Description Incredibly high performance phono preamp—even at many times the price. Super low noise and high RIAA accuracy. Flexibility for pretty much any cartridge, MM, MC, or MI. DC coupled throughout—with the option of one or two poles of passive LF filtering. Schiit’s Mani 2 sets the standard for performance and capability in an affordable phono stage.Simply Stunning PerformanceMani 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 FilteringMani 2 doesn’t sacrifice flexibility for low-cost, either. 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 cartridgeLF Filter: Choose 6dB/octave or 12dB/octave of purely passive low-frequency filtering to help with warped records or other subsonic problems. Review: Magical little box - The Mani 2 is a substantial upgrade from your turntable's or receiver's built-in phono preamp. Frequency response and dynamic response were greatly enhanced, as well as stereo imaging compared to my turntables built-in preamp. Volume was boosted too. Dark Side of the Moon now sounds like surround sound, only using two speakers in stereo. Tool's Fear Inoculum is mesmerizing, sparkling and rich compared to the built-in preamp. I suspect part of Mani 2's secret is it's 16v power supply. It's large. It wouldn't fit in the power strip underneath my media cabinet. A true wallwart. This preamp is high gain and is susceptible to interference. I experienced noise at first using some cheap RCA's. (modem, wifi6 router, 800w receiver nearby) I had to rob some higher-end cables from my DAW... Problem solved. Noise gone. If you buy this, have high-end cables or buy some. I like the extreme power light. I can easily tell that it's on. I do not like the rear mounted power switch. It's a toggle switch which is nice but it's just bizarre they put it in the back. Lame. You'll need to place this device accordingly. The underside has lots of dip switches for people with 4 figure turntables or moving cartridges. If you have a regular turntable, you don't need to mess with any of that. Review: I like this! - Noticeably quieter background blackness between notes. • Sharper stereo imaging with instruments more precisely placed. • More “sparkle” on top and solidity in the low end. • More “life” in recordings you already know well. Tighter, more controlled bass — kick drums and bass guitar have more definition instead of blending. • Clearer midrange — vocals step forward and separate better from instruments. Drums sit behind vocals center stage • Crisper highs without harshness — cymbals and guitar strings feel more “alive.” • Flexibility — multiple gain and loading options, so it works with a wider range of cartridges and lets you “dial in” the sound, but Once it’s set, you can forget it! (Note I found run 6db plus 6db (12 total) on the dip switches for filtering on my system using a subwoofer, best for tighter, more defined bass) • Overall presentation is more dynamic, lively, and spacious-the sound stage expands and is defined ## Features - Schiit’s all-new Mani 2 sets the standard for performance and capability in an affordable phono stage. Super low noise and high RIAA accuracy. - 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. - Filter: Choose 6dB/octave or 12dB/octave of purely passive low-frequency filtering (at 15 Hz), to help with warped records or other subsonic problems. - Designed and built in TX, USA. 115VAC only. USA Plug. Suitable for use in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Will not work in 220 – 240V countries. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #95,460 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #11 in Home Audio Phono Preamps | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 159 Reviews | ## Images ![Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CwdI6yOiL.jpg) ![Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KBZqiihBL.jpg) ![Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yOwyhfVdL.jpg) ![Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ya-HfCw5L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work with my denon integrated amp and audio technica turntable for improved sound?** A: assuming you can turn off the preamp in your turntable and you have a non-phono input available on your integrated amp, this should give you better sound quality **Q: What's the type of the ac outlet? 127vac usa?** A: Standard US plug **Q: I have a rega planar 1 with some boston speakers and i'm thinking about getting the mani 2. do i need any other equipment to sound pretty decent?** A: Obviously, you will need a power amplifier and a decent set of analogue phono cables to connect the Mani 2 to your power amplifier. The Planar does not have a ground wire so that should do it. I had a small amount of analog hum and connecting a ground wire between the Mani 2 and my Power amp fixed the problem and it is dead silent. Sound quality from the Mani 2 is dependent on the quality of your phono cartridge. The Mani 2 likes moving coil cartridges and you will get the most out of it with an MC cartridge with the proper input impedance settings on the Mani 2. I have run a few different MC cartridges including Sumiko, Ortofon and Hana. I am currently running a Hana SL which sounds exceptional! Definitely worth the upgrade from the moving magnet carts I was running before and allows the Mani 2 to really shine. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magical little box *by J***J on June 23, 2024* The Mani 2 is a substantial upgrade from your turntable's or receiver's built-in phono preamp. Frequency response and dynamic response were greatly enhanced, as well as stereo imaging compared to my turntables built-in preamp. Volume was boosted too. Dark Side of the Moon now sounds like surround sound, only using two speakers in stereo. Tool's Fear Inoculum is mesmerizing, sparkling and rich compared to the built-in preamp. I suspect part of Mani 2's secret is it's 16v power supply. It's large. It wouldn't fit in the power strip underneath my media cabinet. A true wallwart. This preamp is high gain and is susceptible to interference. I experienced noise at first using some cheap RCA's. (modem, wifi6 router, 800w receiver nearby) I had to rob some higher-end cables from my DAW... Problem solved. Noise gone. If you buy this, have high-end cables or buy some. I like the extreme power light. I can easily tell that it's on. I do not like the rear mounted power switch. It's a toggle switch which is nice but it's just bizarre they put it in the back. Lame. You'll need to place this device accordingly. The underside has lots of dip switches for people with 4 figure turntables or moving cartridges. If you have a regular turntable, you don't need to mess with any of that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I like this! *by B***M on September 15, 2025* Noticeably quieter background blackness between notes. • Sharper stereo imaging with instruments more precisely placed. • More “sparkle” on top and solidity in the low end. • More “life” in recordings you already know well. Tighter, more controlled bass — kick drums and bass guitar have more definition instead of blending. • Clearer midrange — vocals step forward and separate better from instruments. Drums sit behind vocals center stage • Crisper highs without harshness — cymbals and guitar strings feel more “alive.” • Flexibility — multiple gain and loading options, so it works with a wider range of cartridges and lets you “dial in” the sound, but Once it’s set, you can forget it! (Note I found run 6db plus 6db (12 total) on the dip switches for filtering on my system using a subwoofer, best for tighter, more defined bass) • Overall presentation is more dynamic, lively, and spacious-the sound stage expands and is defined ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clean vinyl sound at a reasonable price *by P***L on October 8, 2025* I purchased this phono preamp for use with a new turntable with a Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge. The previous preamp I used worked but lacked the sound I desired. The supplied manual was clear and concise and setup was very easy. The ultra quiet and clean, uncluttered appearance of the Schiit Mani 2 makes it an ideal match to my system restoring the missing clarity of sound of my record collection at a very reasonable price! ## Frequently Bought Together - Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp for MM, MC, and MI Cartridges (Silver) - Monoprice 1.5ft Premium 2 RCA Plug/2 RCA Plug M/M 22AWG Cable - Black - Amazon Basics 2 RCA Audio Cable for Amplifier,Active Speakers or Subwoofer with Gold-Plated Plugs, 4 Feet, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/418785381-schiit-mani-2-phono-preamp-for-mm-mc-and-mi](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/418785381-schiit-mani-2-phono-preamp-for-mm-mc-and-mi) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*