Jadis
Amplifiers
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Class: Tube
Used Products
31
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Average Price
$10,001-$20,000
Brand Popularity
157
 of 900+
Products Listed
34
Review Count
29
Founding Year
1983
Headquarters
France
Jadis
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What's unique about the brand

Jadis Electronics is renowned for their meticulous handcrafting of tube amplifiers, with a unique process of hand-winding output transformers that's integral to their signature sound. Their tube amplifiers deliver unusually high power outputs without distortion even at maximum levels, setting them apart in the tube amplifier market.

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  • Jadis amplifiers are characterized by their signature aesthetic, featuring polished stainless steel chassis with brass-colored accents, creating a distinctive and luxurious appearance.
  • They meticulously hand-wind and resin-pot their own output transformers, considered central to the brand's sonic signature and speaker-matching capabilities, and offer a lifetime warranty on them.
  • The brand prioritizes a natural and engaging musical presentation, focusing on harmonic richness, tonal color, and conveying the emotion and intent behind recordings.
  • Jadis maintains a Class A push-pull design philosophy across its amplifier range, emphasizing low distortion and maximizing musicality, with a limited use of negative feedback.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "I'm going to start this section of the review off with the simple statement that sonically this is the best integrated amplifier we have had in the house… ever. Yes, there is a power to the I70 that immediately takes control of the speakers, but there is also a massive amount of detail and layering of sounds within the music." (https://www.hifipig.com/jadis-i70-integrated-valve-amplifier)
  • "Along with massive scale and dynamics, the Jadis sounds very mellifluous with a deliciously effortless, fluid sort of musical presentation. It offers a very neutral/natural tonal quality that's mellow and warm without being soft or lacking in focus." (https://stereonet.com/reviews/jadis-i-70-tube-integrated-amplifier-review)
  • "Despite their insufficient break-in, I was moved to write: "I was so taken by the sound that all I wanted to do was sit and listen, and then listen some more. And it wasn't just the fabled Jadis midrange that had me in its grip; the bass was also quite good, and the highs divine."" (https://www.stereophile.com/content/jadis-ja200-mkii-monoblock-power-amplifier)
  • "A pair of JA-80 Mk II have one of the most holographic soundstages out there, with its outstanding depth and even great height worthy of note. My go-to disc here is the overture to The Pirates of Penzance by the LSO [Decca SXL, original LP] and the combination of a natural linear flow of music from theme to theme and a soundstage that seems to go on forever just makes you smile." (https://hifiplus.com/articles/jadis-ja-80-mk-ii-mono-valve-power-amplifier)
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SE300B

  • Positioning: The entry-level high-fidelity amplifier in the Jadis lineup.
  • Description: Brings music to life with its 10W pure class A single-ended design. Features automatic bias and a tube power supply, offering unique warmth and transparency compared to the more powerful PA100, which is better suited for larger rooms and higher power needs.

PA70

  • Positioning: The mid-range stereo power amplifier in the Jadis lineup.
  • Description: Offers a compact design with 50W per channel in class A. Its automatic bias and use of KT170 tubes provide a balanced tonal quality, distinguishing it from the SE300B's more intimate sound and the PA100's higher power output.

SE845 NEC

  • Positioning: The high-end monoblock amplifier in the Jadis lineup.
  • Description: Delivers 40W per channel in pure class A, offering detailed and musical sound with its push/pull configuration. Provides more power and a broader soundstage than the SE300B.

JA500 MKII

  • Positioning: The flagship amplifier in the Jadis lineup.
  • Description: Delivers a groundbreaking 300W per channel with a separate power supply, providing unmatched power and control. It is ideal for the most demanding audio setups and large spaces, offering more power and sophistication than any other model in the lineup, including the JA80 MKII.
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