I'm creating this thread for the discussion of Schiit's first phono preamplifier; Mani. The Mani is now available on Schiit's website and I encourage anyone who decides to get one share their impressions. I myself am considering buying one.
Goofy switching, but I'm digging the simple specs and price. Should be a winner! Depending on sound impressions, I might replace my Rotel phono pre with it to save desk space.
I picked a bad time to have no money in my audio budget. Definitely want to try one of these and see how it compares to my V-LPS. Being able to work with both MM and MC cartridges makes the Mani very enticing for my upgrade path.
Ordered one today. Been spending so much time with computer audio in the last few years that the vinyl has been put away. The last phono stage I had was a B & K and before that an Apt Holman (many years ago).
The Mani will be running into the Sonic Frontiers tube linestage in my speaker-based rig. Should be a fun winter!
Ordered one today. Been spending so much time with computer audio in the last few years that the vinyl has been put away. The last phono stage I had was a B & K and before that an Apt Holman (many years ago).
The Mani will be running into the Sonic Frontiers tube linestage in my speaker-based rig. Should be a fun winter!
Just got my Mani plugged in today. Very happy with it so far. Using it was a Debut Carbon with Ortofon 2M Red and Vali. Just listened to Blood on the Tracks with the default settings for the Mani. Very clear sound, no peaking, and excellent soundstage.
Just got my Mani plugged in today. Very happy with it so far. Using it was a Debut Carbon with Ortofon 2M Red and Vali. Just listened to Blood on the Tracks with the default settings for the Mani. Very clear sound, no peaking, and excellent soundstage.
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I was looking forward to Mani to use with my various Denon MC cartridges but was kind of disappointed to see no loading adjustment. Although I do understand the cost issues, I am hoping for a version 2 with loading variation.
I have a Vista Phono-1 Mk II that is a pretty amazing piece of gear. Gain + loading adjustable.
I've been very happy with the quality of Shiit devices overall.
Asgard
Asgard 2
Valhalla 2
Lyr
Bifrost Uber
Magni
Modi
I was looking forward to Mani to use with my various Denon MC cartridges but was kind of disappointed to see no loading adjustment. Although I do understand the cost issues, I am hoping for a version 2 with loading variation.
I have a Vista Phono-1 Mk II that is a pretty amazing piece of gear. Gain + loading adjustable.
I've been very happy with the quality of Shiit devices overall.
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