Reddit mentions of Schiit Mani Phono Preamp for MC and MM Cartridges

I would be very hesitant about running something as weak as a phono signal that distance. At very least make sure you use a phono pre-amp near the turntable and plug into a non-phono input at the receiver. I would consider something like a Sewell Sound Link - but I'd definitely use the phono pre-amp before sending through that and use the non-phono input on the receiver.

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The extender:

https://sewelldirect.com/products/sound-link-al10-rca-3-5mm-over-cat5e-6-2000ft

There are obviously much better phono preamps - but this would be bare minimum.

https://smile.amazon.com/Behringer-Microphono-PP400-Ultra-Compact-Preamp/dp/B000H2BC4E/ref=sr_1_6

Something like these would be better:

https://smile.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Audio-Phono-preamp-Output/dp/B007DB5I60/ref=sr_1_14

or

https://smile.amazon.com/Schiit-Mani-Phono-Preamp-Cartridges/dp/B07P8WYX6N/ref=sr_1_11

shitty. I have a Yamaha R-S700 (3 years old) all analog receiver..and the phono pre-amp sound like ass. I bought a Cambridge Audio CP2 preamp and the diff is night and day. Point is that built-in phono pre's are seldom of the quality you can get with a separate - even at a value price like the Schiit or Rega.

https://www.amazon.com/Schiit-Mani-Phono-Preamp-Cartridges/dp/B07P8WYX6N/ref=pd_cp_267_4/132-5221849-4872706?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07P8WYX6N&pd_rd_r=feaaf4e2-af77-4029-b754-d978bebc5084&pd_rd_w=jpQxq&pd_rd_wg=xLnNS&pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&pf_rd_r=BPYQBP6ZST4EJAFH40C4&psc=1&refRID=BPYQBP6ZST4EJAFH40C4

If you really want an answer, r/audiophile is a better place to ask.

If it is credit, see if they will send you a check.

Or buy a gift card, then 12 Ways to Trade/Sell Your Amazon Gift Card for Cash.

Or use some of the Amazon credit to buy a phono stage preamp. I have a Schiit Mani $149. Or the Music Hall Mini is $75.

Then get a Fluance RT82 with Ortofon OM 10 $299 for the optical sensor speed controlled motor for lower wow and flutter and speed variation specs than anything else new for under $450. It also adds auto stop. A later optional upgrade is an acrylic platter for around $99 as seen on the $499 RT85 when Fluance gets it in stock.

Skip the RT80 and RT81 that do not have the speed sensor.

Is this a good preamp to use with the fluance RT82?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P8WYX6N/?coliid=I3282GGRUFDHOQ&colid=3A3W1Z0CUSK9T&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

It seems to be suggested quite a bit, but I'd like something $100 or slightly less if possible.

I am new to preamps, as I've owned record player with them built in but am looking to upgrade my set up to one without. So the preamp is a whole new world. I've been reading for hours on them tonight and it's a bit overwhelming!

Hi all,

I'm looking for some cartridge assistance/general information on a first TT I am purchasing as an x-mas gift for my girlfriend (she's rad).

I've read all the links and guides and have finally settled on two choices for a new TT: the Fluance RT83

or the Denon DP-300F

The Denon DP-300F is on sale for black Friday currently so I am leaning towards it. That being said, I would like to replace the cartridge on it with a Ortofon 2M Red. How difficult would it be for someone completely new to TT's like myself to replace the cartridge? Would I be better off purchasing it already upgraded from another source and just pay the difference for the work and peace of mind that it is done correctly: https://www.turntablelab.com/products/denon-dp-300f-turntable-ortofon-2m-red-upgrade

Also, as a side note, I am looking at pairing both with an active speaker (I'll upgrade and do things the right way as I get more funds--ugh!). And if I go with RT83 I'll pick up a Schiit Mani pre-amp as well. To hook everything up, all I'll need is two pairs of RCA cables for connecting the TT to the pre-amp and then another pair to connect pre-amp to speakers correct? I would hate to get everything all packaged together for x-mas and then figure out I didn't even get the right cables to hook this bad boy up.

Cheers

So I'd be better off with this? Schiit Mani Phono Preamp for MC and MM Cartridges https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P8WYX6N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MDVsDbCQME1XV and turning my preamp off on my turntable?

https://www.amazon.com/Schiit-Mani-Phono-Preamp-Cartridges/dp/B07P8WYX6N/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=134RUUTB0YR6D&keywords=phono+preamp&qid=1565811983&s=gateway&sprefix=phono+pre%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRlZUMlpINjNZVUFDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTgzMTU5MVRCUkJBUlZDSVRSWiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODEyMzg5MkI0TDlHUUoxTzdNNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=