The Jadis is capable of producing incredible sound if it is paired with the right tubes . I would start with EL-34s not the older version's KT-90s.
The impedance of a proper 3/5 should be a tube amps best friend. The one thing I really suggest again is.... stay away from the older KT-90 Orchestra. I never liked the way the amp sounded with them
I finally acquired a Jadis myself it's the DA-60 mine is an older unit, a new one costs too much for mere mortals. It came with a mixture of Russian EL34s. I didn't like that haphazard appearing mix and opted for a tube Guru's advice. I am actually a fairly devoted 6CA7/EL-34 fan. The Guru said that the only tube which has the basic profile of an EL-34 with the snoot to really turn it on was ....A Gold Lion KT-88 reissue. That was it... only that tube would make me happy. I was kind of surprised because I told him I wasn't a KT-88 guy. He said it didn't matter these were the most balanced KT-88s he has heard with a great midrange.
Well you guessed it... he was spot on.
I recommend that you try them if you want the amp to sound really great. If you really want an even greater Jadis sound get the DA-60 or 88S. This amp is a sure keeper. I couldn't find that elusive Nirvana until I got this amp and a pair of Cyber 800 monoblocks which sound incredibly good with 6CA7 true tetrode fat bottles from EH. The trannies on the bigger Jadis are undefeatable. I haven't clipped it yet.
A special acknoledgement to my old friend Joe who introduced me to this incredible amp.
Now all you need is money and the tube Guru for well selected tubes. E-mail me and I can tell you who does a great job selecting the best tubes.
Be warned for current production tubes they are expensive no matter where you get them.
The impedance of a proper 3/5 should be a tube amps best friend. The one thing I really suggest again is.... stay away from the older KT-90 Orchestra. I never liked the way the amp sounded with them
I finally acquired a Jadis myself it's the DA-60 mine is an older unit, a new one costs too much for mere mortals. It came with a mixture of Russian EL34s. I didn't like that haphazard appearing mix and opted for a tube Guru's advice. I am actually a fairly devoted 6CA7/EL-34 fan. The Guru said that the only tube which has the basic profile of an EL-34 with the snoot to really turn it on was ....A Gold Lion KT-88 reissue. That was it... only that tube would make me happy. I was kind of surprised because I told him I wasn't a KT-88 guy. He said it didn't matter these were the most balanced KT-88s he has heard with a great midrange.
Well you guessed it... he was spot on.
I recommend that you try them if you want the amp to sound really great. If you really want an even greater Jadis sound get the DA-60 or 88S. This amp is a sure keeper. I couldn't find that elusive Nirvana until I got this amp and a pair of Cyber 800 monoblocks which sound incredibly good with 6CA7 true tetrode fat bottles from EH. The trannies on the bigger Jadis are undefeatable. I haven't clipped it yet.
A special acknoledgement to my old friend Joe who introduced me to this incredible amp.
Now all you need is money and the tube Guru for well selected tubes. E-mail me and I can tell you who does a great job selecting the best tubes.
Be warned for current production tubes they are expensive no matter where you get them.