Fonolab MANNVS II Step-Up Transformer for MM/MI Cartridges

The concept of MM is overturned. Was the sound really this dense and transparent?

Could the MM/MI cartridge I love actually sound this way?
Audiophiles who incorporate the MANNVS II (Mannus 2) into their system first express this astonishment. It is designed to go beyond mere amplification or conversion, eliminating the "invisible bottlenecks" in analog playback and unleashing the truth embedded in the source material.

Why choose the MANNVS II? (Comparison Table)

The "Three True Values" Proven by Actual Evaluations

Overwhelming realism drawn by "silence"

Complete galvanic isolation and powerful shielding design thoroughly eliminate hum noise and ground loops, which are the fate of analog playback. The "silence" from the pitch-black background clearly portrays the texture of instruments and the fading reverberation in the hall.

Precise sound image positioning through phase correction

The built-in "switchable phase equalizer" precisely corrects phase discrepancies unique to the cartridge. The sound does not blur, and a realistic soundstage is constructed as if the artist is standing between the speakers.

Pure resolution without coloration

Raises the overall transparency of the system without emphasizing any specific frequency band. Its sound, described as a 'sense of openness as if the music has begun to breathe,' boasts unprecedented purity in a high-end balanced connection environment.

Design imbued with European aesthetics

This unit is carefully handcrafted one by one in the Czech Republic by skilled artisans. The appearance design by product designer Jan Snegov features a black gloss finished solid aluminum front panel, making a striking presence in an audio rack.