Fezz Audio Evolution Titania Integrated Amplifier Review

It was only about a year ago that I first became aware of Fezz Audio. When I received one of their press releases in 2024, Apex Audio introduced this new and exciting brand into the UK. This piqued my interest as I loved the look and in particular the beautiful clean design that their amplifiers had, as well as the beautiful range of colours that they offered, you see this often with speakers but not with amplifiers and it was refreshing to see, so when I was offered a list of review items to pick from, Fezz Audio immediately came to my attention.

I am no stranger to tube amplifiers, having owned several over the years and reviewed models from Primaluna, Audio Research, McIntosh, and others. I also had the chance to hear many others at HiFi shows and dealerships. There's something very satisfying about how a tube amplifier presents music, and it's not just the warm glow of the tubes that captivates you, but also the lush and beautiful sound they can produce. Even on some of the amplifiers I have had here at The Speaker Shack you can upgrade with different tubes allowing you to tweak the sound and also the amplifiers performance, for me the KT88s were always one of the tubes that I loved (sweet spot) the sound of as they offer considerable power but have such a beautiful sweet sound. I have also achieved great results with the KT120 and KT150 tubes, which I have used in some of my amplifiers.

Fezz Audio is located in the beautiful north-eastern Podlasie region of Poland. It is owned by brothers Tomas and Maciej Lachowski, who run the team from their factory in Poland. Fezz stands for modern technology and exceptional form, and this ethos is undoubtedly reflected in the design and look of their products. Their products are amongst some of the most beautifully designed tube amplifiers available today, bringing a retro look bang up to date with a modern twist and advanced technology.

Build Quality and Features

The Fezz Audio Titania Integrated amplifier is part of the new Evolution line of products and boasts stunning build quality and design, featuring clean lines and beautifully rounded edges. It also features a selection of different-coloured metal chassis, available in 7 colours that will suit any home decor and setup. The one I have for review is Moonlight, and it looks stunning with a striking colour in low light, as seen in my pictures above. This is a purist analogue design with a minimalist look. On the front, you have two dials, one for input selection and the other for controlling the volume. It features a total of three inputs that can be selected and includes Bluetooth connectivity for streaming from compatible devices. On the rear of the unit, it features 4-ohm and 8-ohm speaker binding posts, as well as 3 RCA analogue connections and a BT switch that can be turned on or off, depending on how you want your amplifier configured. It will use input three from the selection. On the unit I have for review, the HT passthrough connectors and subwoofer outputs are blanked out, as these are options that can be selected at the time of purchase. There is also a BT aerial that connects to the amplifier.

The main feature of the Evo Titania amplifier is the beautiful KT88 tubes which come in matched pairs and are numbered 1-4 so that they correspond to the slots on the amplifier which are installed accordingly to the numbered amplifier tube slot locations, the preamplifier section uses 2 ECC83 (12AX7) tubes one for each channel. The Fezz Audio Evolution Titania utilises Toroidy.pl toroidal transformers, a company also based in Poland and associated with Fezz Audio, as it is owned by Maciej’s father, Lec Lachowski, who founded the Toroidy.pl company in 1991. The Titania features three transformers: one for power and two output transformers. They are beautifully encased on top of the amplifier in a black circular metal casing, which extends the clean look of the Titania and its beautiful finish.

The amplifier comes very well packaged, with all the tubes boxed separately inside. The obligatory white gloves are also included with the Titania, ensuring that you don't leave fingerprints on the glass tubes, which could potentially damage them. A metal cage also fits around the tubes, as they can get very hot when running for long periods. It features a clear, heat-resistant front cover that protects it and serves a safety purpose as well.

The power output is a very conservative 45Wpc and utilises a push-pull Class AB1 type amplifier, which weighs in at a substantial 21kg, thanks to the large transformers housed within. It is supplied with a simple remote and is perfect for controlling essential functions, such as volume. This is something I love, as many other manufacturers overcomplicate the remote. Having the volume available at your fingertips is all I need.

I am using my ProAc D2R speakers for this review, connected to the 8-ohm speaker binding posts of the Titania. I will be using the beautiful Montaudio Chatham SH-1 speaker cables to connect the amplifier to the speakers. For sources, I am using my Cyrus Audio CD8SE CD player for CD playback, a Bluesound Nano Node streamer to stream music from Qobuz, and my NAS HDDs. For vinyl playback, I am using my Denon DP400 turntable with the iFi Zen 3 phono stage preamplifier, which is then connected to the Titania amplifier. I am also using a variety of different RCA cables to tie it all together.

 

Sound Quality and Performance

 

 

I have been listening to my favourite music through the Fezz Audio Evo Titania Integrated amplifier in various formats, including vinyl and CD, as well as streaming from my HDD and Qobuz. I love discovering new music on Qobuz, which encourages me to purchase the high-resolution, CD, or vinyl editions.

 

My first album is from the brilliant group GoGo Penguin and their latest release, Necessary Fictions, which sounds fantastic through the Evo Titania amplifier. This is one seriously potent amp, with immense power generated from those KT88 tubes, and it sounds incredibly dynamic with my ProAc speakers on the end of it. The ProAc D2R speakers are no slouch regarding dynamics, but the Fezz Audio Titania surprised me when listening to them, with the GoGo Penguins' brilliant fusion of Jazz and electronic music. I initially streamed this album from Qobuz, but I liked it so much that I eventually bought the high-resolution version, which features a sample rate of 24-bit/48 kHz.

 

Track 2, Fallowfield Loops, begins with fast-paced drumming that has plenty of snap. Immediately, you notice the power that this amplifier can muster. Before the piano comes in, the ProAc’s manage to present a beautiful image of the sound in front of me with startling dynamics. The grip that the Fezz Audio Titania amplifier has on the speakers allows for super-fast transients, and the ProAc’s drivers can start and stop on a dime.

 

Track 4 What We Are and…Are Meant to Be has some great synthesised sounds at the start with lower bass notes that energises my room with some powerful bass notes and with absolute ease which leaves me with a massive grin on my face, this is what I love about music and great HiFi kit which can allow you to hear and feel all the sounds that the music presents to you. The imaging is so precise and the instruments have excellent separation allowing for their own space within the enormous soundstage, the scale of the image produced by the ProAc’s is impressive and it makes you want to keep turning that volume dial up, such is the pleasure it brings and it doesn't hold back, this amplifier can play loud with no problems at all.

 

Track 8 Naga Ghost is another favourite of mine from this album with some excellent percussion which fills the soundstage with such fast drumming left of centre stage and the piano which comes in to the right of stage and sounds crisp and has such clarity and definition, the double bass has such a tangible sound that you can feel every pluck of the strings and with wonderful texture to the notes that you hear and then at the end of the track it goes full on electronic mode with some great synthesised sounds. Again, the drumming is fast and hard-hitting. The Fezz Audio manages to control the music with a commanding performance that is both dynamic and extremely musically adept, thanks to this tube amplifier. This is my favourite GoGo Penguin album to date. Having used their music before for reviews, the Titania has excelled and made it even more enjoyable. I strongly recommend listening to this new album.

My next album is from a group I have been listening to for many years now, and I was delighted when they sent me a digital copy of their latest album, 'The Fear of Never Landing' by Marconi Union. It is a spellbinding listen, and if you love electronic ambient music, then this is one of their finest so far. I loved it so much that I ordered a vinyl copy of the album, which I am listening to for this review.

 

There is something very satisfying about putting a record on and dropping the needle to play the music, as it has such a great connection with the user and how you listen to the music. If you are familiar with Marconi Union’s music, you will already know that each album they produce is like a story being told in their world of electronic and ambient sounds. Track 2 Side 1 Eight Miles High Alone is a brilliant track and one of my favourites from this album with an almost euphoric journey into the sound and the Fezz Audio creates this expansive and immersive experience perfectly, if ever there was music to relax and put you in a positive state of mind then this is it, the synthesised sounds emerge in front of you and manage to fill my room with the layers of wonderful textures and sounds that this Manchester based duo produce.

 

Track 3 Motion on Side 2 continues the journey of sounds with an epic 8 min 42 seconds of music, with sounds that fill my room and some excellent piano playing and vocal samples which are projected from the centre stage, the Titania manages to uncover every detail in this music, producing and rendering it with stunning clarity and power through my ProAc speakers. The lower bass notes from the synthesisers sound so powerful, which resonate through you. I love the gentle piano notes at the end of the track which sound so natural and have such a rich and soothing sound before merging into track 4 on side 2 Inhale which is another excellent track with notes that seem to echo around my room, the power of the Titania and how it presents the music to you is just magical.

 

Track 5 Crystalline also on Side 2 steps it up a gear with a punchy bass note and sounds that move around the soundstage with lightning speed, I love the different samples of sounds which are produced with beautiful textures coming from the speakers, there is even some low bass notes that dig deep which you can feel and the drumming which comes in towards the end sounds magnificent and is replicated flawlessly. This is a fantastic new album from Marconi Union, and it's currently my favourite from them, and sounds sublime through the Fezz Audio Titania Integrated amplifier.

It's clear from my time with the Fezz Audio Evo Titania Integrated amplifier that it does not matter what music you listen to it will deliver it with all the dynamics and musicality that you love, it is one of the most powerful sounding Integrated tube amplifiers that I have had here at The Speaker Shack to review and listen to. It looks gorgeous with its clean lines and beautiful design, and with a choice of colours to choose from, as well as an option list, you can make it your own, depending on your setup.

 

 

 

 

Conclusions and Final Thoughts

 

If you are in the market for a new, exotic tube-based integrated amplifier, then the Fezz Audio offers stunning performance considering its relatively modest price tag. There are not many tube amplifiers at this level that offer this kind of performance with a big, bold and open sound. It plays all types of music with ease and reveals the finer details of the music, surprising me with some of the tracks I've been listening to. The Evo Titania ranks as one of the best tube-based Integrated amplifiers I have had in for review.

The Speaker Shack awards the Fezz Audio Titania Integrated amplifier with an Outstanding award and stamp of approval.

 

Price at the time of review: £3,495

Web - https://fezzaudio.com/en/

 

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