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Offered is „Jadis Amplifier CA 30“ by Jadis as second-hand device from the category „Tube-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1712975843 ends on 24.10.2026 at 06:09 o'clock.
This €2,200 ask for the Jadis CA 30 is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used market where comparable units list around €3,850 and global listings often reach €5,500. Even conservative estimates for used Jadis power amps rarely dip below €3,000 for clean examples, making this listing an outlier in the buyer’s favor.
The CA 30 is a respected 30-watt Cinema Monoblock tube amplifier known for its warm, dynamic Class A sound and robust KT120-based output stage. Its value lies in Jadis’s signature French tube voicing—rich midrange, smooth treble, and authoritative bass for a compact design. At this price, especially if original-owned and in good condition, it’s a compelling entry into high-end tube audio without the usual Jadis sticker shock.
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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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