Mani vs Musical Fidelity V-LPS
The V-LPS's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the Mani's 70 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 48 dB, and its mm gain 40 dB against 30 dB. Both share output impedance (47Ω).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Schiit MANI is a versatile solid-state phono preamplifier offering four gain settings (30dB, 42dB, 48dB, 59dB) and dual loading options (47Ω/47kΩ) to accommodate virtually any cartridge type. Its compact design features RIAA equalization with ±0.2dB accuracy and a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 70dB even at maximum gain.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The V-LPS's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the Mani's 70 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 48 dB, and its mm gain 40 dB against 30 dB. Both share output impedance (47Ω).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Mini Plus's signal-to-noise is 94 dB against the Mani's 70 dB, its mc gain 45.66 dB against 48 dB, its mm gain 41.51 dB against 30 dB, and its output impedance 32Ω against 47Ω.
The Zen Phono's mm gain is 36 dB against the Mani's 30 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 48 dB, its width 158 mm against 127 mm, and its height 115 mm against 32 mm.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Azur 651P's signal-to-noise is 86 dB against the Mani's 70 dB, its mc gain 55 dB against 48 dB, and its mm gain 39 dB against 30 dB. Both share output impedance (47Ω).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
Pro-Ject Audio Systems Phono Box DC
Cambridge Audio CP2
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