Fezz Audio Gaia MM/MC EVOLUTION Phono Stage

🧾 Overview

The Fezz Audio Gaia MM/MC Evolution is a high-quality solid-state phono preamplifier offering support for both MM and MC cartridges with advanced circuitry. It features a Burson Supreme V5i op-amp, stabilized + toroidal power supply, selectable input loading, RIAA equalization, and ultra-low distortion — designed to uplift vinyl playback with clarity, musicality, and wide soundstaging. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

✅ Key Features

✅ Supports MM and MC cartridges with dedicated paths and selectable loading :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
✅ Gain: 53 dB (MM) / 60 dB (MC) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
✅ Input impedance: 47 kΩ (MM) / 100 Ω (MC) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
✅ THD: < 0.15% (MC) / < 0.008% (MM) in 20 Hz – 20 kHz :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
✅ Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 92 dB (MM) / > 90 dB (MC) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
✅ Crosstalk > 95 dB :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
✅ Power consumption ≈ 10 W :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
✅ Compact size (212 × 320 × 95 mm), weight ~5 kg :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

📦 What’s in the Box

📦 Fezz Audio Gaia MM/MC Evolution Phono Stage
🔌 Power cord (IEC)
📖 User manual
🛡️ Warranty card

As listed in Gaia official user manual, “Contents of the Package” section. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

🔄 Compatibility

✔ Compatible with MM (moving magnet) and MC (moving coil) cartridges
✔ Works with a wide range of phono cartridges by selecting appropriate loading and gain
✔ Connects to any line-level amplifier, integrated amp or preamp with RCA input
✔ Designed to integrate well with both solid-state and tube power amps or integrated systems

📦✈️ Shipping & Returns

📦 Insured worldwide delivery
🔄 14-day return policy
🛡️ 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

📝 Reviews

• Eligo Audio Culture: “The sound enchants with a rich midrange… fast, dynamic and extremely transparent. With its ‘black background’ and wide soundstage it definitely exceeds the limitations of preamps available on the market.” Read product page. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Altitudo Audio: “Gaia Evolution MM/MC … supports both transistor and tube amplifiers. The sound enchants with rich midrange.” Read product description. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• Reddit / r/audiophile user comment: “This phono stage absolutely blew me away, adding richness and sound separation … vocals definitely sound so much more organic as if they’re being sung in the room.” Read comment. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}