Jadis Pre and Power Amps Celebrate the 'Liberté Sonique' of Valves

Jadis pre and power amps celebrate the ‘liberté sonique’ of valves

As we begin our journey through 2024, here’s a treat for those who adore the free-flowing sonic fluidity of valves: a new preamplifier and power amplifier from Jadis, made in Southern France and brought to UK exclusively by Absolute Sounds for your pure musical enjoyment.

Designed to work individually or as a pair, the PA70 power amplifier and JP7 preamplifier embody the liberté sonique, or sonic freedom, that top-quality valve amplification delivers – sound that is seamless, fluid and free-breathing – wrapped up in Jadis’ trademark polished stainless steel and gold design.

Jadis PA70 stereo valve power amplifier – product summary

Modern innovations in the venerable field of valve amplification are infrequent, but the introduction of the KT170 is certainly one – an audio valve that (when used correctly) combines high power with low distortion, delivering excellent detail and dynamic range, and wonderful sonic fluidity.

Jadis was among the first to build an amplifier around the KT170 – the I70 integrated valve amp, which launched in 2022. This was possible because Jadis makes its own output transformers and created one to match this demanding new valve. The I70 is now followed by the PA70 power amplifier.

The PA70 incorporates eight valves – two ECC82s, two ECC83s and four KT170s, the latter delivering 50W of Class A power per channel. Although it’s possible to configure four KT170s to deliver even greater power, Jadis’ implementation prioritises extremely low distortion to maximise fidelity and make the most of the amp’s spellbinding sonic ability.

A huge, newly designed power transformer delivers prodigious dynamic and pulse power. This enables the amp to work in a single push-pull, ultra-linear with triple-load configuration, utilising two auto-biased KT170 output valves per channel.

Power supplies for the driver stage and power stage are entirely independent, ensuring dedicated, uncompromised power for each critical circuit. Other details include point-to-point wiring and hand-made transformers.

The power amp’s external design incorporates polished, non-magnetic stainless steel and a 24-carat gold plated front panel – unmistakably Jadis. As for the sound, it’s a perfect representation of the best of valve amplification – deep, broad and detailed, rich in sensation and full of emotion.

UK RRP: £10,500 (inc. VAT).

Jadis JP7 valve preamplifier – product summary

The company’s most compact (30x29x9.5cm) and affordable line-level preamplifier, the JP7 distils essential Jadis ingredients into an elegantly simple yet eminently capable design.

Features Jadis’ trademark non-magnetic stainless-steel enclosure with 24-carat gold plating on the front panel and extensive vibration-damping techniques within.