Made in southern France and designed to work either as a pair or individually, the Jadis PA70 power amplifier and Jadis JP7 preamplifier promise "seamless, fluid and free-breathing" sound all wrapped in the French firm's signature steel and gold chassis.
JADIS PA70 POWER AMP
According to Jadis, the purposeful-looking PA70 power amplifier utilises its valve design to present high power and low distortion. This, in no small part thanks to the KT170 tube, results in a detailed, fluid sound with plenty of dynamic range.
The PA70 uses eight valves, four of which are the aforementioned KT170 model previously used in the Applause Award-winning Jadis I70 valve integrated amp, alongside a pair of ECC83 and a brace of ECC82 tubes. This totals 50W of Class A power per channel.
The gang of vacuum tubes is joined by a large, newly designed transformer that delivers "prodigious dynamic and pulse power" while also enabling the amp to work in a single push-pull, ultra-linear, triple-load configuration. Moreover, the driver and power stage supplies are independent, which should mean less compromised power for each circuit.
Of course, we also have to acknowledge the PA70's polished stainless steel casement and 24-carat gold-plated front panel, which, combined with the glass valves, make it look like a work of audio art.
JADIS JP7 PREAMPLIFIER
The attractive PA70 power amp is joined by the suave JP7 valve preamplifier, the brand's most compact (30x29x9.5cm) and affordable option.
The Jadis JP7 houses a trio of ECC83 valves and offers five line-level RCA inputs. The preamp also has a remote control, so you won't have to constantly polish the unit's gold-plated control dials.
Alongside the gold plating, the JP7 sports the same non-magnetic stainless steel casing as the PA70. However, as lovely as all that looks, we are assured that "extensive vibration-damping techniques" are contained within to mitigate unwanted oscillations that could affect the fidelity of your sound.
The Jadis PA70 stereo valve power amplifier (£10,500/ €11,000) and JP7 valve preamplifier (£4,798/ €4,800) are available now, and you have an option of ordering either with a silver or gold faceplate.
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