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Commercial Jadis Electronics i70 Integrated Amplifier (Valve) Jadis I70 Tube Integrated Amplifier - As Traded Follow us on Facebook and keep up to date on Insta Pick up available in Leichhardt, NSW. Please message to book an appointment. Condition: Excellent, minor scratches to power supplies and remote only (see photos) Includes: All original packaging and accessories SN: 025 Overview For a long time now , Jadis had been thinking about developing a new reference mixing compact design and increased performances…and KT170 tube comes, giving the starting signal of I-70 project. This inte
Against your recent AUD comparables, A$14,000 is clearly ambitious for this amp: it sits well above the 75th percentile of A$11,352, with the market median at A$7,077 and even the upper quartile still below the ask. That does not make it absurd if the unit is truly exceptional, but it is priced at the top end of the current used market rather than in bargain territory.
What makes it appealing is the Jadis voicing: these big French valve integrateds are prized for scale, color, and that easy, liquid midrange that makes vocals and acoustic music feel alive. In excellent condition, the upside is a cleaner buy with less immediate upkeep risk, but at this level I’d want strong evidence of recent servicing, matched valves, and included accessories/box if available.
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Jadis Electronics, founded in 1983 near Carcassonne in Villedubert, France, by self-taught valve amplifier designer André Calmettes alongside partner Jean-Paul Caffi, embodies a passion for recapturing the emotion of live music through tube technology. Born from Calmettes' amateur radio tinkering and inability to afford commercial amps, the brand quickly earned acclaim for its handmade craftsmanship, with every component meticulously selected and assembled. The name "Jadis," meaning "in olden days," evokes nostalgia while signaling a commitment to timeless excellence in French hi-fi heritage.
The company specializes in high-end valve amplification, producing pure class-A stereo and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, and RIAA phono stages, all handcrafted with proprietary output transformers. These transformers, wound by hand and encased in special resin for thermal stability and low noise, handle up to 2500 watts before saturation, ensuring absolute stability across any load. Jadis has expanded modestly into turntables, CD players, and DACs, maintaining a focus on analog warmth over digital proliferation, with no foray into speakers, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Jadis commands reverence as the "Rolls-Royce" of tube amps, prized by discerning collectors for its dynamic, uncolored sound and indestructible build—transformers even carry lifetime guarantees. Recent ownership changes, including Jérémie Malfroot's acquisition, preserve this boutique ethos amid global expansion, appealing to buyers seeking artisanal French mastery over mass production.
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