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Fezz Audio Gratia MM/MC
In standard Gratia is equipped with anti-vibration feet, adapted to the weight of the device. Backlight logo. A phono stage is designed to work with MM, MC HO and MC cartridges. The amplification section is based on the high end operational amplifier – Burson Supreme Sound Opamp V5i. The heart of the extended power path is the Supreme Audio Toroidy.pl transformer. Undeniable advantage of Gratia is universality. Thanks to the wide settings varietes, it can be a perfect match with a low output signal level MC cartridges.
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Fezz Audio Gratia MM/MC — musical, precise phono stage
A compact, musically generous phono stage, the Fezz Audio Gratia MM/MC blends warm, natural tonal balance with incisive timing and three-dimensional imaging. Adrien Rouah of TED Publications reported limpid, well‑detached notes, lively attacks and a convincing central image that preserves vocal timbre. Built around a Burson Audio Supreme V5i op‑amp and an encapsulated toroidal supply, the Gratia shows careful internal damping and solid workmanship. Features include true MM/MC inputs, selectable gain and MC loading, subsonic filter and stereo/mono switch, giving broad cartridge compatibility. Its combination of transient detail, tonal warmth and adept engineering makes it ideal for vinyl lovers seeking musicality and precise staging. At the reviewed US$960, the Gratia represents strong value in its class.
Pros
- Natural, warm tonal balance with excellent midrange timbre and vocal clarity — reviewer heard perfectly positioned voices and convincing timbre.
- Strong dynamics and transient response — notes are described as limpid, well detached with frank, energetic attacks.
- Thoughtful engineering and solid build — Burson V5i op‑amp, encapsulated toroidal transformer and internal damping deliver low noise and robust construction.
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Cons
- Ground connection is a little awkward to access — reviewer would have preferred an easier grounding link.
Transparency
91/100
Reviewers report careful engineering (stabilized toroidal transformer, attention to vibration suppression) and the spec lists S/N >92dB, implying a very low noise floor. No reviewers mention hum or hiss; build choices (encapsulated toroid, solid-state Burson op-amp) support strong transparency. Because reviews do not explicitly use terms like 'dead quiet' or 'inky black background', a conservative top-of-class rating is avoided; still, measured S/N and construction justify a high score.
Sound Quality
91/100
Reviewers note 'limpid and well detached' notes, 'attacks frank and dynamic', and 'lightning-fast musical accelerations', indicating excellent transient response and micro-dynamics. The Gratia conveys liveliness and punch, making records sound energetic and involving.
Cartridge Compatibility
92/100
The Gratia is an MM/MC design with indicated input impedances 47kΩ (MM) and 50–1kΩ (MC) and selectable gain settings; this shows true MM/MC flexibility and adjustable MC loading. That adjustable loading and gain selection give it broad compatibility with modern MM and many MC cartridges, meriting a top-tier compatibility score.
Build Quality
92/100
Internal photos and the review text highlight careful workmanship, an encapsulated toroidal transformer, and high-quality components (Burson op-amp), plus attention to vibration suppression. Weight (8 kg) and a stabilized supply indicate robust construction and good shielding for low-level phono signals.
Value for Money
90/100
Reviewer language is strongly positive ('total winner', 'worth mentioning') and the published price in the review is US$960, which places the Gratia competitively for MM/MC preamps with quality parts and features. Given the performance described and the feature set at that price, the unit represents a justified premium and good value in its segment.
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