Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???

gwalt, take a look here, best pics I've seen: http://www.jadis-electronics.com/documents/28/jadis_dpmc_js_ja120_french_connection.pdf

George, not sure how much the Cat pre is, but I really like the Audio Research REF 6 which I've auditioned a couple of times.  Of course, don't know if/how ARC & Jadis get along with each other, was thinking about posting that question here (guess I just did).  Otherwise, just started reading about the newer Jadis PRE1, which is in my price range......any comments on this one?

Hi gwalt,
I visited Axpona in April this year and the Jadis room was one of the very best I heard at that show. Music yes,  hifi no. Its presentation was natural and emotionally engaging. Clearly the Jadis impressed you as well. 
Do you find it as natural and realistic as your Border Patrol amplifiers during this audition? 
Charles, 

Butler, Audio research Ref 6 is $14000, if I am not mistaken. The compatible preamp in Jadis line would be JPS2 for $14900 which is basically a line stage version of the venerable JP80 with an extra CD input tube. CAT SL1 Renaissance line stage is $9990 and $11990 with phono that beats any Audio Research stand alone phono stage. Power supply of Audio Research does not hold a chance against massive outboard power supplies of Jadis and CAT. You might have to go to the Ref Anniversary and pay a fortune for it.
And then there is sound..........ARC has a totally different sound philosophy - I will have to hear it to have an opinion about the synergy with JA30.
PRE1 was designed for use with PA100 amp and is not in the level of JPS2 or CAT. I will have to find out about silver plates.

Charles, Jadis room was ours. I am glad you enjoyed it as much as we did! Music vs Hi Fi is a battle we fight all the time:)

George

Thanks George, lots to think about.  I of course would want the best synergy....when I get up there to audition the Jadis amp I assume I would be able to see/hear both the Jadis and Cat pre's, so that would be very beneficial.  Maybe even discuss a package deal<-:)

By the way as to the silver faceplates, I emailed Jadis directly a few months ago after I saw the pics I referenced earlier, they responded that indeed the amps & pre's can be ordered that way.  I think I like the cleaner look of silver, but we all have our own preferences.

butler, certainly. I will have preamplifiers for you to hear. Let me know in advance when you are planning to visit so I can have everything ready.