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This £198 asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the typical used market for the Schiit Mani 2. Based on our database of 11 recent GBP listings, the median asking price is £101, with the 75th percentile at £136; this listing exceeds that upper benchmark by nearly £62. Even the single external asking price of £180 found online is lower than this offer, confirming the seller is pushing well beyond current market norms for a used unit.
The Mani 2 remains a well-regarded entry-level phono preamp, praised for its 10–15dB lower noise floor compared to the original and its ability to handle both MM and MC cartridges cleanly. However, at nearly double the median market price, this listing offers little upside unless it includes rare accessories, is in pristine original-owner condition, or is a new-in-box unit mislisted as used. Without those specifics, a fellow enthusiast should wait for a price closer to £100–£130 to secure a fair deal.
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Schiit Audio: Brand Overview
Schiit Audio is an American audio company founded in June 2010 by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, two veteran engineers with deep roots in the high-fidelity industry. Based in California with manufacturing operations in Texas, the company emerged from a shared vision between its founders—who had reconnected after years in separate audio ventures—to democratize desktop hi-fi. The name itself, deliberately provocative, reflects Stoddard's irreverent approach to a traditionally buttoned-up market, born from his wife's exasperated suggestion during late-night garage sessions.
The company specializes in personal audio components, with a product portfolio spanning digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifier-DAC combinations. Schiit's first product, the Asgard headphone amplifier, launched in 2010, followed by the Bifrost DAC in 2011. The lineup ranges from entry-level pieces starting around $99 to premium offerings exceeding $2,000, with the company positioning itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer audio sales.
Schiit occupies a distinctive position as an accessible yet credible player in the audiophile market. Rather than pursuing ultra-premium positioning, the company has built its reputation on delivering genuine sonic performance at consumer-friendly prices—a philosophy its founders describe as trying to "out-cheap" each other. This strategy has resonated strongly; the company has grown substantially since inception, operating from a dedicated 15,000-square-foot facility and maintaining a reputation for transparency, quality engineering, and genuine engagement with the audio enthusiast community.
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