Jadis JPL Mk II Tube LIne Preamplifier

Description

MY TAKE: Jadis serves up an incredibly seductive presentation that is unique in it's ability to convey the emotion and nuance of music. Rich sound to match the elegant design aesthetic. - Galen Carol

Jadis, The Company -

Jadis was founded in 1983 with a profound passion for making audio equipment which would faithfully reproduce the emotion of a live performance. Driven by this passion Jadis committed to it's own state-of-the-art research and development program. This led to a very unique design philosophy and the development of the incredible Jadis output transformers.

Jadis output transformers are highly specialized devices entirely handmade at the Jadis factory in Villedubert, France. Guaranteed for life, Jadis transformers are world-renowned for their superior quality and contribution to musicality and are one of the secrets of the famous Jadis sound.

With the spectacular performance of their proprietary transformers, Jadis amplifiers are unmatched in power management. As a result, Jadis amplifiers have tremendous dynamics across the entire frequency range with a total lack of coloration. Jadis electronics are no-compromise instruments hand-built one at a time. They feature all point-to-point wiring and the very best components and materials available. Most Jadis amplifiers operate in pure class-A.

Jadis offers a broad range of exceptional products including: turntables, cd players, cd transports, DACs, phono stages, integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, stereo power amplifiers and mono power amplifiers.

Jadis output transformers are hand wound then poured into a special resin which guarantees extremely low noise operation and thermal stability. Jadis output transformers are known to be indestructible in service and give their amplifiers absolute stability regardless of the load. The specifications are extraordinary; in fact, the maximum allowable power is 2500 Watts before saturation! Therefore, Jadis amplification is ideal for almost all acoustic speakers regardless of impedance, type of design, or efficiency. Only Jadis offers this kind of performance. Guaranteed for life!

Although Jadis does not change their model numbers often, there have been many very substantial improvements made to Jadis products recently. The model names sound familiar but Jadis is now on MkII, MkIII and even MkIV versions on some of their longest standing models. The model versions are indicated on the name plate on the back of all Jadis units.

The latest Jadis models feature improved power and third generation output transformers. The magnetic circuit, copper wire, insulation and manufacturing techniques of the transformers have been improved. The copper wire has been upgraded to a higher purity wire. A new resin coating treatment reduces the noise floor, while upgraded circuitry and improved filtering of high voltage result in purer current. 

In pre-amps internal wiring has been upgraded to a higher quality silver cable and there is more use of silver wire throughout. MC phono stages have been upgraded with higher quality caps and components. Chassis have been upgraded to surgical quality stainless steel and internal components such as diode bridge and capacitors have also been improved. A new treatment of the gold faceplates ensures that your new Jadis will look beautiful for many years to come.

As a result of Jadis' passion for continuous improvement, the latest generation of Jadis products offer significantly higher performance and reliability than ever before.

Jadis JLP Linestage -

The new JPL MkII delivers a significant performance upgrade over the very good, and much loved, original JPL. The new JPLMkII stereo line stage provides five line inputs and one tape input with monitoring capability. It incorporates tube regulation of the power supply which improves stability under all conditions.

The new JPL improvements will provide the listener with an inherent sense of dynamic gradation, improved soundstage transparency and a greater sense of space. This is one of those rare products guaranteed to dramatically improve your system. Be prepared for dynamics that will bring you much closer to the illusion of live music.

REVIEWS:

"Reference product" from Haute fidélité magazine November 2016
 

(Earlier model, JPL, 2012) Stereophile: "The JPL will bring you an inherent sense of dynamic gradation, but also soundstage transparency and mastery over the elements of spatial resolution. I never felt that the Jadis was holding back or blunting the power and rise-time of orchestral peaks. I've never heard a preamp so convincingly delineate the dynamic range from soft to very loud. This is one of those rare products guaranteed to dramatically improve your system. Be prepared for a dynamic eruption that will nudge you much closer to the illusion of live music." - Dick Olsher

SPECIFICATIONS:
 

Type: Tube Stereo Line Preamplifier

Gain: 25dB(CD), 23dB(line)

Inputs: 4 line, 1 tape monitor

Bandwidth: 20Hz-70KHz @-3dB

Tube Compliment: 1 x EL86, 1 x EF86 (power supply) 1 x ECC82 (CD) 3 x ECC83 (line)

Dimensions:  43 x 29 x 17 cm

Weight: 15 Kg

Power Consumption: 25 W