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Schiit Audio Mani 2 Phono Preamplifier Selling Schiit Audio Mani 2 MM/MC Phono Preamp. Bought October 2022 Hardly been used for more than 100 hours. In near brand-new condition, supplied with all original packaging and parts. Happy to ship Australia-wide. Condition: Used, like new Payment Method: Paypal, Bpay, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By mike29a 0 Comments AUD $280 Date: May 14, 20241 yr
This isn’t a new-released design, but it’s still current enough that timing doesn’t really hurt it; for a clean used sample, A$280 sits right around the A$272 median and well below the A$547 75th percentile. That makes it a fair buy rather than a bargain-bin score, but not overpriced for a well-regarded phono stage.
The Mani 2 has a strong reputation because it punches above its price: quiet, flexible gain/loading, and a genuinely capable moving-magnet front end that can also handle some moving-coil setups. If the unit is tidy and comes with its power supply, this is the sort of practical, low-risk upgrade that can make a real difference in a vinyl system.
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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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