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Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???

The new Jadis JA30 Mk2 is now on my radar. Does anyone here have any experience with this amp...thoughts?

Would seem to be in the sweet spot of the Jadis line.
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daveyf OP
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George, I own a modified SL1 Signature with NOS Mullards and GE NOS long plates.
Agreed that the Jadis mono blocks are a lot better than the integrateds, but for some reason that was what was being demo'ed.
gwalt
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Hi Charlesdad:

These new amps. seem to have a lot of the sonic characteristics of a good SET design with more power and control. My comparison was only based on my LV speakers with the older amps. against the newer ones.

I will have a very accurate understanding of the differences between the Border Patrol and the Jadis when the new Jadis arrives and I can do a side by side with the 8WPC then I will have a very accurate description response. 

George and I did experiment with the new 300B Luxman from Japan ($17-18K) on the LV and I much preferred the Jadis's power and control on that speaker and it is an easy load of 94 into 6 ohms. I suspect on your speakers you would find the Jadis exceptional with more extension and control while retaining the magic. Just a guess of course but these new amps. are for real and will drive some real world speakers. Again the 300B was not fully cooked but it just sounded less dynamic and in control as you would expect.

I will report back when the amps. arrive and I can make a comparison.

Gwalt

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charles1dad
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Hi gwalt,
Thanks for your comments and listening impressions. When Srajan Ebaen of 6 Moons reviewed the LV speakers he was quite impressed with them. He did note however that they were a bit harder to drive than their stated specifications would suggest. He believes they are at their best with more power than a 300b SET  amplifier provides so your findings support that point. 

My speakers are an easier load  (14 ohms,  minimum 10 ohms ) and they thrive with my 300b amplifier. I also have a 40 watt and 100 watt PP amplifiers as well but the SET sounds better than both on my speakers. 
You and I hear the same special qualities from the Jadis that's for sure. 
I'm really looking forward to reading your insightful thoughts regarding the Jadis once you've placed it in your system. I suspect that you're going to derive immense enjoyment from this amplifier. 
Charles, 
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@butler Thanks for posting that link that article looked fascinating and great pics I agree Jadis looks stunning with silver faceplates! Do you know if there is an english translation of that article? There seems to be so little written about Jadis in the press would love to read it. Thanks!
butler
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Thanks jond, agree that the silver really makes it look kinda chic & cool at the same time…….you are obviously a man of good taste. I agree that Jadis does not appear often in the press though I think there is a resurgence of interest in the past few years  now that they again have a stable distribution home in North America…...hopefully we shall see more written reviews.

Try as I might, could not find a translation for the German article. Though for what it’s worth, I did google an german-to-english translation for the final summary paragraph…..it does not appear to be a great translation, but here it is:  `Great cinema with Tubes. Jadis plays wonderfully with the possibilities of the glass flask and dares a little "sound". The final stage is speaker intended degree of phonetic with normal efficiency that phono stage is even a kind of bargain'.

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