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The Schiit Mani has long been one of the better-regarded affordable phono stages, thanks to its unusually flexible cartridge matching and clean, accurate performance. At £105, this is fair but toward the top end of the used market: above the £83 median and just over the £104 75th-percentile figure from 37 comparable listings, so it is not a bargain unless the condition and accessories are especially good.
Its appeal is genuine: selectable gain and loading make it suitable for a wide range of MM, MC, and MI cartridges, while the low-noise design and high RIAA accuracy outperform many basic built-in phono stages. For an original-owner example with the correct power supply, tidy cosmetics, and a clear history, £105 is defensible; otherwise, a stronger buy would be nearer £83–£95, with room to negotiate.
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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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