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Offered is „DA5 Black“ 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 8716127740 ends on 31.10.2026 at 06:17 o'clock.
€2,250 is fair to slightly strong for a used DA5, sitting a bit above the older €1,795 sale I found but still below a €2,450 asking price for the same model, so it reads as sensible rather than ambitious. It’s not a steal on paper, but for a genuine Jadis piece it’s close enough to market that condition and completeness will matter more than haggling hard on price.
What makes it worth a look is the usual Jadis appeal: big, engaging tube sound with real scale, tone, and a refined midrange that flatters vocals, strings, and acoustic music. If the amp is clean, properly serviced, and includes the manual and original box or other extras, that adds real buying confidence. For a DA5 of this age, I’d mainly want confirmation of recent tube health and a quiet, stable operating history.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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